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PRODUCTS 


Showing the Proper Way to Obtain Attractive 
Walls and Ceilings With Upson Board 


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PAGE 

Purpose of the Upson Blue Book...... Ms 
The Beauty of Paneled Walls......... 3,4 
The Advantages of Upson Board...... 5 
rPesenMt tia Gel Clie mae eee ta Se. tess ae a 6 
Upsenstibre-T ile eco, acre song. vanes 7 
The Upson Self-Clinching Fastener. . . 8,9 
The Vogue of Upsonized Walls and 

CGH FASO, 2g CIES GEM ATO 10, 11 
The Famous Upson Line............. 11 
How To Obtain the Best Results 

When Upsonizing.............. 12, 13,14 
Actual Upson Installations in Fine 

TL OMICEH Sterns, Mal ee es os 15, 16:97 
Actual Upson Installations in Public 

SUDEE Shia, bea dae ns Mengde apap ih 18 
How To Utilize These Upson Blue 

BM de SAC Aes Ale oA a a at ae See 


The Upson Method of Relief Paneling 50, 33 


Plans Shown in This Book 
Pian No. 


PAGE 


1 —Upson Board in New Room on 
Diet tay te nae me 20, 21 
2 —Upson Board in New Room on 
PUGciiy OUips.. +. 24. ee y: 2223 
3 —Upson Board in Place of Plaster 


on Studs—New Work..... 24, 25 
4 —Upson Board in New Room on 
PUREE SLEIDS cu. | 7.5.0 <> 20, 2/ 


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INDEX 


Pian No. Pace 

5 —Upson Board in New Room on 
ST boo ee 28, 29 

5-A—Upson Board in New Room on 
EAS eee eet Soe 285.29 

5-B—Upson Board in New Room on 
SEU CS nS ears 28, 29 

6 —Upson Board in New Room on 
Furring Strips.. eels: 29 

7 —Upson Board in New Room on 
Putri OtLIpS. 5. as.) 30, 31 

8 —Upson Board in Kitchen on Fur- 
TNS ote se | Ss Scie sate 32,33 

50 —Upson Board in Place of Plaster 
on Studs—New Work..... 5.338) 

51 —Upson Board in place of Plaster 
on Lath—New Work..... 52e5 

52 —Upson Board in Kitchen on 

Studs ae ae B28 

53 —Upson Board in Breakfast Room 
CREO TICS R n re cne s 34, 35 

54 —Upson Board in Bathroom on 
CCUG SER erie ot 36, 37 

100 —Upson Board on Old Plaster— 
Celmo Burred 49° 02 cts cjo 44, 45 

101 —Upson Board on Old Plaster— 
Ceiling FUtredit:.. 5-00.30 44, 45 

102 —Upson Board and Upson Fibre- 

Tile in Bathroom on Old 
Blasteriom darks otic ato: 46, 47 

103 —Upson Board and Upson Fibre- 

Tile in Bathroom on Old 
Pathe eer Cee nts 44, 45 


Pian No. PAGE 
104 —Upson: Board Applied on Sun 

OTC eae: Bete ee 66, 67 
150 —vVarious Ceilings of Upson Board 42, 43 
151 —Various Ceilings of Upson Board 44, 45 
151-A—Various Ceilings of Upson Board 48, 49 
151-B—Various Ceilings of Upson Board 51, 52 
151-C—Various Ceilings of Upson Board 51, 53 
152 —Decorative ane and Scribing 

Mold. . 34, 35 
153 —Upson Board in Show Window 

Backs and Portable Screens 38, 39 
154 —Upson Board in Inexpensive 

Office Partitions.......... 48, 49 
56 te —Oor¢nices 228.25 eI, J 84, 35 
157 —Application of Upson Board in 

SiGe STOLE. teal Boe ee 45 0D 
158 —Application of Upson Board in 

Department Store........ 40, 41 
159 —Upson Board in New Room— 

EGxtha Pile Neila eet. 40, 41 
160 —Upson Board Applied in Movy- 

ing Picture Theater....... 54,55 
161 —Upson Board in School Room on 

SEES 2 ie ie SNORE eR: 2856, 5.7 
162 —Upson Board in Church on 

Furnng Saips ss yin 58; 59 
163 —Upson Boz ard in Soda-Lunch 

Room om ptuds.ta, 4a 60, 61 
164 —Upson Board in Attics......... 62, 63 
165 —Upson Board in Garages....... 64, 65 
166 —Insulation and Special Applica- 

LISI T E Pee Berl acres 66, 67 


THe Upson BLUE Book SERVICE ANSWERS PRACTICALLY EVERY PROBLEM CONCERNING 
| THE PROPER LAYOUT AND APPLICATION OF WALL BOARD 


In the past, users of wall board have often- 
times met with perplexing problems. 


Installations that looked comparatively sim- 
ple at the outset have brought up little problems 
that were hard to answer. 


—What should be done with the excess thickness, 
for example, if the openings of a house were 
made:for plaster? Plaster 1s three-quarters 
of an inch in thickness, whereas Upson 
Board is only three-sixteenths or a quarter 
inch in thickness. 


—What should be done 1f Upson Board is ap- 
plied over old plaster and the old baseboard 


15 not removed? 


—How should the ceiling angles be treated 
properly? 


—What kind of panel strips should be used? 


These are just a few of the questions that have 
bothered contractors as well as many users of 
wall board. 


This Upson Blue Print Service is a Delib- 

erate Attempt to Solve A// the Problems 

That May Arise in Connection with the 
Proper Application of Wall Board 


The blue prints are a ready reference or 
encyclopedia of wall board application. They 
show proper treatment under almost every 
conceivable condition. 


By referring to them, the architect, dealer, 
contractor and consumer can quickly find just 
how to treat almost every type of application 
problem. 


Proper “Trim” Must Be Used to Secure 
Attractive and Harmonious Installations 
Here we wish to impress the importance of 
using well designed and appropriate “‘trim’”’! 
By “trim” we mean panel strips, moldings, 
coves and other lumber used to finish the ordi- 
nary wall board installation. 
Plain, narrow panel strips, for example, give 
a ‘“‘pinched”’ effect to the ordinary wall board 


An Upson installation of surpassing beauty. Note particularly 

the ceiling effect of molded plaster, worked out by a local con- 

tractor from the Upson Blue Book. See Plan No. 151-B for 
complete working blue print of ceiling design. 


installation—especially if stained in some con- 
trastive color. This “railroad track” paneling is 
neither pleasing nor attractive, and it is little 
wonder that people have a prejudice against it. 
It is not to be compared with a well-designed 
job of paneling which is as different from a 
“botched” job as night is from day. 


“Quarter-round” moldings do not give a fin- 
ished appearance in an ordinary room. Ugly 


treatment of corner angles often mars an other- 
wise good job. 


Upsonizing is Comparatively Easy and 
Simple 

There is a right way and a wrong way to 
finish every wall board job—an easy way to get 
pleasing effects that will make a mighty attrac- 
tive Upsonized wall or ceiling. 

We therefore urge you to study carefully the 
blue prints in this book, noting the treatment 
of corners and angles—and especially Sheets 
No. 152 and No. 156 which give pleasing de- 


signs of wall board trim. 


These Blue Prints, Created and Executed 
By The Upson Company, Constitute a Dis- 
tinctive Service to the Buyer of Wall Board 


These blue prints clearly show the proper 
way of applying Upson Board and how attrac- 
tive installations can be obtained. 

The idea of the blue prints, as well as their 
execution, is original with The Upson Company. 

No service so comprehensive has ever before 
been attempted by any manufacturer of wall 
board. 


The Ambition of The Upson Company is 
to Deliver a “Service” with a H igh- Quality 
Product 


These blue prints, costing thousands of dol- 
lars, represent the combined knowledge of expe- 
rienced architects and decorators plus the expe- 
rience and observation of Upson Executives. 


They are simply another evidence of the 
desire of The Upson Company to see its product 
give lasting satisfaction and maximum happi- 
ness—in the way of better-looking walls and 
ceilings—to users of Upson Board. 


See pages 50 to 53 ae 


nOoUCTS 


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Announcement and Detail Plans of an 
Absolutely New Treatment 


of 
Wallboard Paneling 


It is known as the Upson Method of Relief Paneling which gives 
the effect of expensive Hand-Modeled Plaster at a fraction of the cost. 


WELL-DESIGNED PANELING IS DESERVEDLY POPULAR 


Now and Then Prejudice Against Paneled Interiors is Encountered, But 
it is Usually Due to Poorly-Designed Wallboard Jobs 


When rightly designed, there is nothing more 
beautiful than a paneled wall or ceiling—a state- 
ment proven by the continuous use of panels in 
fine buildings since the early ages. 

Some home-owners, however, have become 
prejudiced against the use of wall board be- 
cause of “railroad track” paneling. 

By this we mean that many installations have 
been finished in narrow, plain panel strips 
which were nothing more nor less than lattice 
strips. Such strips are unsuited—unadapted— 
and unattractive for good work. It is little 
wonder, then, that people criticize wall board 
interiors finished in this way. 

But it would be just as logical to put a plain 
strip of three- inch lumber around openings and 
eall it “trim.” That “trim”? would not make a 
good-looking room, whether the lining material 
be plaster, marble, or gold. 

The whole effect of narrow, plain panel strips 
is one of crudeness and cheapness. Walls and 
ceilings thus finished have not been attractive. 


Nothing More Pleasing—More Attractive— 
Than a Well-Designed Paneled 
Wall or Ceiling 


The use of paneling is really as old as Art itself. 

No scheme of decoration is more pleasing— 
more restful—or more harmonious—as evi- 
denced by the fact that architects and decora- 
tors are using panels more extensively than 
ever before. 

Go back into history! You will find that the 
Greeks and the Romans used the panel exten- 
sively in their appreciation of true Art; and the 
panel has come down to us through the ages— 
one of the forms of Art retained because of its 
beauty and utility. 


If you will remember, almost every ideal 
interior you have ever seen pictured in the 
magazines devoted to the promotion of good 
building, has had paneled walls and ceilings— 
from the luxurious hotel and mansion to the 
unpretentious home and bungalow—regardless 
of whether the material was wall board, marble, 
plaster, steel, or wood. 


Simplicity and restful dignity are combined 1n this delightful 
Upsonized bedroom. The walls and ceilings are a perfect back- 
ground for any type of furnishings or decorations 


Paneling Can Be Either Inconspicuous 
or Harmonious 


You are not obliged to use contrastive panel- 
ing with Upson Board. 

By painting both panels and panel strips the 
same color, you can give your walls the costly 
appearance of modeled plaster. 

When finished in this way, the panel strips 
are scarcely noticeable and are harmoniously 
inconspicuous, being just visible enough to give 


charm and dignity to the room. Many fine 
stores, hotels, and homes have been Upsonized 
in this quiet, unobtrusive way which eliminates 
the objection to contrastive paneling held by 
some people. 

By using the 64-inch panel of Upson Board, 
you can practically eliminate all appearance of 
paneling if you so desire, because this width, 
when run from corner to corner or opening to 
opening in combination with a frieze or dado 
panel, makes an almost unbroken wall. This is 
the widest size of stock panel made in America 
and is an Upson innovation. 

But if you prefer, you can have contrastive 
paneling, equally beautiful in many places, by 
painting or staining the panel strips a different 
color from the panels—like the woodwork, for 
example, or in a wide variety of harmonious 
color combinations. 


Nearly All Interior Decorators Endorse 
and Approve Paneling as the Most 
Effective Background 


Miss Elsie DeWolf, a decorator famous for 
her designs of interiors, says: “The most beau- 
tiful wall is the plain and dignified painted wall, 
broken into panels. Such a wall is just as 
appropriate to the six-room cottage as to the 
twenty-room house painted walls are 
dignified, restful, and most sanitary.” 

Miss Mary Northend, another authority on 
interior decoration, says: “Of all the treat- 
ments possible, there is nothing more attrac- 
tive than paneling and wainscot . . . . a sub- 
stitute for paneling fast coming into popular 
favor is wall board. Time and again, you have 
heard this product maligned on the ground that 
it looks cheap; that it buckles and bulges; and 
a score of other allegations, but the fact re- 
mains that more and more good wall board is 


This charming, hand-painted ceiling is in the home of H. L. 

Rosenberg, Beverly Hills, California. Upson Board was se- 

lected for its superior painting surface, and because it is a 
backing for the painting that will never crack or chip 


being used in homes. With the use of decora- 
tion, exceedingly attractive effects may be con- 
trived.” 

Mr. Harold Donaldson Eberlein, author of a 
number of books on interior decoration, says: 
“A paneled wall is the exception that proves the 
rule that walls must be either a background or 
a decoration. The paneled wall seems a middle 
ground between the plain wall and the distinctly 
decorative wall. The symmetrical arrangement 
of panels and the relief supplied by the mold- 
ings create sufficient interest to satisfy the eye.. 
yet there is plenty of opportunity to hang pic- 
tures and other decorations if one so wishes.” 

A paneled wall need not be an elaborate 
affair nor a difficult thing to contrive. Pick up 
nearly any book on interior decoration! Almost 
without exception you will find that the author 
endorses and approves the use of panels because 
good paneling is decorative, sightly, and 
attractive. 

There is no type of home, whether inexpen- 
sive or costly, that cannot use paneling to 
advantage. In fact, an Upsonized interior, well 
designed, gives the charm and proportion of 
the big costly home to the smaller and less 
expensive one. 


Upson Board Opens Wide the Door for 
Artistic Interiors 


Upson Processed Board has the most perfect 
painting surface of any board. -Either the 
pebbled or smooth side can be used. Practically 
any kind of paint that can be used on wood, 
plaster, or steel can be applied to Upson Board 
without a priming or sizing coat. 

For ordinary purposes, “flat” or dull finish 
paints are more satisfactory. These are wash- 
able, have no gloss, and reflect a soft, restful light. 
They can be obtained in a wide range of colors 
—from soft, dainty tints to deep, rich shades. 

Two coats of paint will always finish Upson 
Board except where enamel is used; oftentimes, 
a single coat is sufficient. In applying any paint 
the directions of the paint-maker should be fol- 
lowed with the exception that Upson Board 
does not require the priming coat usually rec- 
ommended. 

Stippling with a stiff brush made for that 
purpose will spread the flat paint more evenly, 
and eliminate the brush marks especially when 
a single coat is used. 

Many attractive and artistic effects can be 
obtained by the use of “glaze” colors as well as 
by blending harmonizing colors. Tiffany effects 
are created in this way. 

The use of stencils opens a wide field for those 
who desire original and unique effects. These 
can be obtained in a large variety of motifs 
suitable for every room. 

Your decorator or painter can tell you about 
the effects mentioned above, but if you are 
hesitant in working out color schemes, our 
Decorative Department will gladly help you. 


Upson Board, Being Painted, Does Away 
With the Expense of Constant Re-papering 
Wall coverings—whether paper, burlap or 


cloth—fastened by adhesion, usually loosen and 
are objectionable from a sanitary standpoint, 


because dust, germs, and bacteria are often 
lodged by such coverings. 

The use of wall paper defeats one of the most 
important objects of wall board, which is to 
have a sanitary, washable, painted surface that 


can be kept clean and immaculate. It is, there- 
fore, recommended that Upson Board be always 
paneled and painted. 

Paneling is also recommended because no 
wall board can be papered with unvarying suc- 
cess. Due to the settling of the building or the 
expansion and contractionof the timbers, plaster 
inevitably cracks and breaks the surface of the 
wall paper—you expect it. 

The same forces may pull the panels of the 
wall board apart very slightly, perhaps only 
jsth of an inch, and thus break the wall paper 
(which is not elastic) just as with plaster. These 
statements apply to every make of wall board, 
whether wood, plaster, or fiber, and regardless 
of what the manufacturer may claim. 

Moreover, the new flat paints now procurable 
are richer, more beautiful, and far more sanitary 
than any wall paper made. 

Filling the joints of wall board cannot be done 
satisfactorily. Inevitably, the joints will open 
and reveal ugly, disfiguring cracks around the 
panels, simply because the wall board has a 
different degree of expansion and contraction 
than the filler used in the joints. 


Modern Upson Board installations have nothing in common 
with the old-time “‘hit or miss” wall board jobs, with ugly 
“battens,” unsightly nail heads, and hideous color schemes. 
You will find Upson installations, such as the above, in homes 
distinctive for their beauty and good taste— everywhere 


The alluring beauty of attractive paneling of 

today! This Upson Board installation proves 

paneling is, in most cases, the most effective 
background for furnishings 


The Vogue of Beautiful 

Paneled Interiors Is En- 

hanced By the Advantages 
_ of Upson Board 


Paneling has been the vogue since the 
inception of the art of interior decoration. 


From the magnificent halls and chambers 
of continental castles to the exquisite rooms 
of the most expensive modern homes, 
paneled walls have remained the undis- 
puted fashion. 


In the American Wing of the Metropoli- 
tan Museum of New York is a wonderful 
collection of lovely rooms—the result of a 


search the museum experts conducted 


throughout this entire country for the most 
beautiful examples of American interior 
decoration. Nearly every room in this 
group is paneled! 


The beauty of paneled rooms is proved 
and the judgment of the museum experts is 
confirmed by the acceptance of paneled 
rooms by architects and the approval. of 
practically allimportant interior decorators. 


Price has always been the big objection 
to paneled interiors. Rooms, such as those 
in the museum group, cost hundreds, even 
thousands, of dollars when finished in 
carved oak or veneer. 


But now the same effect can be had at a 
fraction of that cost by using UPSON 
BOARD, the nearest-perfect material for 
walls, ceilings and partitions. 


There are several distinct advantages in 
Upsonizing. 


1. To repeat—with Upson Board you 
can achieve effects which would be pro- 
hibitively expensive if attempted with 
other materials, such as costly molded 
plaster or oak panel. 


2. Properly applied, Upson walls and 
ceilings are permanent. They will not chip. 
Age does not wrinkle or warp them. And 
when years have dulled the beauty of their 
finish, a fresh coat of paint and your Upson 
interior is again new. 


3. Upson Board does not limit your 
interior to one or two possibilities of de- 
signs. Its variations of treatment and pat- 
tern are almost unlimited. For instance— 


If a dignified paneled treatment is de- 
sired—simply select the design you prefer 
from one of the blue prints in this book. 
However, should you wish a plain wall— 
run 64-inch sheets of Upson from corner 
to corner, or opening to opening, in combi- 
nation with a frieze panel. This makes an 
unbroken wall with the exception of the 
frieze or picture mold. 


4. No other lining is so easily or so 
quickly applied. Any good carpenter can 
apply Upson Board any time of the year. 
The panels come to you ready for imme- 
diate application and decoration. They are 
clean, light and convenient to handle—like 
high-grade lumber—easily sawed with a 
fine-tooth saw or cut with a sharp knife. 


5. There is no muss, dirt or delay when 
Upson Board is used. When plastering, the 
rooms are usually uninhabitable for days, 
if not weeks, and the furnishings are some- 
times ruined or have to be removed to other 
parts of the house. 


What is Upson Board P 


Upson Board is built up from‘Jong, tough 
wood fibre—mostly spruce—compressed 
into big, light but strong panels. 


The 3¢” thickness comes in 32”, 48” and 
64” widths, and in lengths of 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 
14 and 16 feet. The 14” and 3" thick- 
nesses come only in 48” widths, but lengths 
are the same. 


Will It Warp P 


Upson Board installations in varied 
climates, and in over a million buildings, 
prove that once properly applied, Upson 
Board will lie flat and smooth on the walls. 


Is It Waterproofed ? 


Yes! Upson Board is thoroughly water- 
proofed to resist moisture and dampness. 
We have letter after letter in our files stat- 
ing that Upson Board ceilings, soaked by 
accidental leaks, have dried back into 
shape—stiff and flat. 


A Good Insulator ? 


Yes! Upson Board is an excellent insula- 
tor against heat or cold. 


Applied on walls and ceilings it helps to 
keep a house warm in winter and cool in 
summer. An Upson Board lining should 


cut 20% to 30% off fuel bills. 


Will It Crack P 


No! Being a wood product, Upson Board 
retains the whiplike strength of lumber. It 
is not brittle. It is knotless. For ceilings, 
or for industrial use where unusual vibra- 
tion exists, there is nothing better than 
Upson Board at any price. 


Strength, not thickness, is what counts 
in a wall and ceiling material. 


Does It Save on Paint ? 


The superior painting surface of Upson 
Board is another reason why it is a better 
buy than ordinary building boards. 


Artists use it instead of canvas. Many 
leading paint manufacturers use it as a 
base for their color samples. 


Upson Board is pre-sized at the factory, 
thus saving $5 to $15 a room in painting 
costs. 


Is It Fireproof ? 


In justice to the buyer, we have never 
claimed Upson Board to be fireproof. There 
is no wall board—whether made of fibre, 
gypsum, plaster or wood—that is fireproof. 


In fact, building and insurance experts 
agree that there is no building material fire- 
proof in the literal sense of the word, that 
is, absolutely proof againt flame and heat. 

However, dozens of letters in our files 
prove that Upson Board ts a splendid fire- 
retardant. It chars rather than burns. Vol- 
untary statements from users assert that 
it has prevented many serious fires. 


We prefer to present these facts about 
Upson Board rather than add to the con- 
fusion caused by the exaggerated fire-proof- 
ing claims of so many manufacturers. 


Easy To Put Up? 


Strong but light, one man can apply 
Upson Board, even on ceilings. It is a 
“one man” board. Upson Board goes up in 
one-third the time of plaster, and with little 
orno muss, dirt or delay. Nor is there any 
wastage from breaking in handling as with 
plaster wall board. 

Upson Board will not dull the saw like 
plaster wall board. It cuts and nails much 
like basswood—no splitting, no crumbled 
edges. 

It is excellent, too, for attic and cellar 
work, because it can be carried through 
narrow winding stairways without breakage. 


A lovely old 18th Century New England room 

in the American Wing of the Metropolitan 

Museum of Art, New York. A fine example 
of the beauty of paneling 


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THESE PRACTICAL TESTS PROVE THE SUPERIORITY OF UPSON BOARD 


Practical Test No. 1 


Proves Upson Board an Excellent Non- 

Conductor of Heat and Cold—7% Bet- 

ter Than Gypsum Filled Wall Boards 
Twice as Thick 


This test was made to determine the rela- 
tive transmission of heat through Upson 
Board and other materials. 

Electricity was used to transmit heat into 
boxes of different materials. The tempera- 
ture inside and outside the boxes was ob- 
served by means of thermo couples. 


Note These Results 


l-inch lath and plaster... .880 
Board AA 14-inch Upson Board.... 1.052 
Board A 3¢-inch Upson Board.... 1.074 
Board D Gypsum filled board.... 1.145 


3¢-inch Upson Board is proven to be a 
better non-conductor of heat than gypsum 
filled wall boards twice as thick. Extra- 
Thick—Extra-Strong Upson Board (Quar- 
ter-Inch) shows a still better test—nearly 
10% better. The test plainly shows Upson 
Board to be a splendid insulation. 


Practical Test No. 2 


Proves Upson® Board will stand nearly 
twice the impact of other fiber and gypsum 
filled wall boards tested 


A cast-iron sphere was dropped from 
gradually increased heights on Upson 
Board—other fiber and gypsum filled wall 
boards. 


This test conclusively proves that Upson 
Board will stand a far greater blow than 
ordinary wall boards, It proves that 3¢- 
inch Upson Board will stand an impact 40% 
to 70% greater than the other fiber boards 
tested and more than twice the impact of 
gypsum filled boards twice as thick. 

Extra-Thick—Extra-Strong Quarter- 
Inch Upson Board will stand a 200% greater 
impact than plaster wall board. 

Every wall receives knocks and blows. 
You know what happens when this occurs 
on a plaster wall! The plaster shatters—the 
ugly depression mars the appearance of the 
whole room, 


Practical Test No. 3 


Proves Upson Board 50% to 125% More 
Moisture-Resisting Than Other 
Wall Boards Tested 


Pie: so! Uj son Poard, other well-known 
fiberand plaster wall boards were totallyim- 
mersed in water for a period of two hours. 


This test proves that competitive fiber 
boards absorb from one-half totwice as much 
moisture as does Upson Board. 


This test also proves that a 20 x 20 foot 
ceiling of Upson Board when thoroughly 
exposed tomoisture would weigh only 329.06 
pounds. The samesizeceiling of plaster wall 
board would weigh 1,016.64 pounds—a little 
over half aton! Aheavy plaster mass like this 
might fall any minute. Think what would 
happen! 


The importance of the test can be readily 
estimated when you realize that there is 
scarcely a building in which an accidental 
leak does not occur some time or other. 
Therefore, the moisture and water resisting 
qualities of Upson Board are obviously im- 
portant. 


Practical Test No. 4 


Pressure or Transverse tests prove Upson 
Board nearly twice as strong as other 
wall boards tested 


Pieces of board were 
nailed to frames of 2x 
4’s, the studs spaced 
on 16-inch centers. 
Pressure was thenap- 
plied. 


The boards broke 
under the following 
pressures: . 


Load Lbs. 
Quarter-Inch Upson Board............ 270 
Three-Sixteenth-Inch Upson Board..... 255 
Board OCs setae te eles oe oe ee intel 155 
Gypsum filled wall board.............. 140 
Board. DDigilssAs ri Aga taoeaniete 135 


This test shows thickness does not neces- 
sarily mean strength, for 3@-inch Upson 
Board will stand a load of 115 pounds more 
than the gypsum filled wall board tested 
(twice as thick), and will sustain from 100 
to 120 pounds more than the other fiber 
wall boards tested. 


Extra-Thick—Extra-Strong Upson Board 
(Quarter-Inch) will carry a load of 135 
pounds, or approximately 100% more than 
the ordinary wall board. 


This testisimportant becauseit shows that 
Upson Board will withstand extraordinary 
strains, vibrations and pressures to which 
every wall is at some time subjected. 


These tests made by The 
Robert W. Hunt Engineer- 
ing Laboratories on panels 
of Upson Board purchased 


in the open market. 


We have never been afraid to submit Upson Board to tests 
alongside of any other wall boards. We not only invite, but 
we urge, a comparison of qualities. 

As a service to Upson dealers, we have retained different 
engineering laboratories to make impartial tests of Upson 
Board as compared with other boards. 

These tests were made for the sole purpose of telling the 
truth about Upson Board. The findings must be accepted 
at their face value because of the high standing of the labora- 
tories that made them, 


The tests shown above are not our tests. They have been 
made by neutral engineering laboratories. 


Moreover, they are practical. They do not represent sleight- 
of-hand tricks, like tipping an inverted glass of water upon 
a piece of board. 

Each test has been chosen with the idea of duplicating, as 
nearly as possible, in the laboratory, actual conditions of wall 
board as applied to walls and ceilings. The tests, therefore, 
are neither theoretical nor misleading. They simply show 
what good wall board should be and what it should do. 

After you have studied these typical tests—you will know 
why Upson Board has earned its titleof “The Most Depend- 
able Board Made in America.” 

These are the TESTS THAT TELL. 


Each test has been made 
with the idea of duplicat- 
ing actual conditions on the 
wall. They are practical — 
not theoretical! 


UPSON FIBRE-TILE for Colorful Baths and Kitchens 


A New and Colorful Tiling Material—Satisfactory, Yet Inexpensive—for Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Store 
or Office. Costs About 1-10th as Much as Ceramic Tile, Yet Looks as Well 


Ceramic or porcelain tile, as good as it 1s, has 
certain fundamental disadvantages. 

Due to its high cost, few can afford it. Its 
unyielding surface causes it to crack under sharp 
blows, or wall strains which sometimes result 
from settling of building. Soon after installa- 
tion, individual tiles often develop minute sur- 
face cracks. Because porcelain tile is so heavy, it 
often requires special construction or reinforce- 
ment of building. 

On the other hand, Upson Fibre-Tile is so 
inexpensive any home-owner can afford it. Be- 
cause it is a wood product, it has live strength 
and should not crack under blows or because 
of settling of the building. Being light in weight, 
it can be installed without extra reinforcement 
of the structure. 


Colorful Tiled Interiors in the New Mode 
—With Upson Fibre-Tile 


Upson Fibre-Tile comes unfinished to enable 
you to choose your own color scheme. 


The average bathroom interior can be made bright, colorful 

and sanitary with Upson Fibre-Tile. When enameled, 

Upson Fibre-Tile can be kept clean and glistening simply 
by wiping over with a damp cloth 


Thus it is possible to give kitchens, baths, 
laundries, shops and offices tiled walls of sunny 
color—inexpensively and quickly. 

The sun-flooded room of southern exposure 
can be mellowed with cool greens, blues, laven- 
ders, or smart gray and black. 

The room of northern exposure, lacking sun- 
light, can be brightened with a warm tone of 
russet, corn yellow, brown or orange. 

The decorative possibilities are unlimited. 

If you are in doubt as to the color or colors 
best suited for your tile installation, appropriate 
color suggestions will be selected for you by an 
expert interior decorator, without charge. 

Or, any paint manufacturer will gladly 
furnish you with booklets on fancy finishes that 
are applicable. A striking testimonial to the 
famous “‘super-surface” of Upson Products is 
the fact that over twenty-five of the country’s 
largest paint manufacturers display their paints 
on Upson Fibre-Tile and Upson Board. 


The Surface of Upson Fibre-Tile is Smooth 
and Lintless, Costing Less To Enamel 


Upson Fibre-Tile is pre-sized at the factory, 
giving it a distinctive surface which is less 
expensive to finish and which looks better when 
enameled. 

This pre-sizing means a saving of from $5 to 
$15 a thousand feet on enamel. 


Kiln-Cured to Minimize Expansion and 
Contraction 


Every panel of Upson Fibre-Tile is scientifi- 
cally processed under the famous and original 
Upson method. This takes out excess moisture 
and minimizes expansion and contraction— 
an important quality for a material to be used 
in bathrooms and kitchens. Its durability is 
proven by the fact that The Upson Company 
has received less than ten complaints from the 
millions of feet of Upson Fibre-Tile sold and 
used throughout the country. 


Upson Fibre-Tile is simply a special 
Upson Board. It is built up from tough 
wood fiber, processed into big, strong 
panels with permanent tile-like indenta- 
tions on the face. 

Upson Fibre-Tile is about 14 inch thick 
and is made in one width—48 inches—and 
in the following lengths, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 
14 and 16 feet. It is made in two patterns, 
oblong and square—the square measures 
4 by 4-inch between indentations; the ob- 
long, 4 by 14-inch. 

The square design is most pleasing when 
used from floor to ceiling or in 6 or 8 foot 
lengths. When a 4-foot wainscot is desired, 
either the square or oblong pattern is 
equally well chosen. 


Quickly and Easily Installed by One Man 
—No Dirt, Muss, Nor Delay 


The unfinished panels are applied direct to the 
studding in new construction, or to furring strips 
over old plaster. We heartily recommend that 
Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners be used so that 
there are no nail heads to countersink nor nail 
holes to fill; therefore, no disfiguring nail-head 
depressions to mar the beauty of the finished job. 


Upson Fibre-Tile cannot crack; cannot chip 
and, properly applied, should never warp. 

Certified tests prove it resists blows, heat and 
cold. It weighs but one-third as much as plaster- 


filled wall boards. 


When on the wall and enameled, Upson 
Fibre-Tile can be kept clean and sanitary simply 
by wiping over with a damp cloth. 

In short, properly applied, Upson Fibre-Tile 
is there to stay. It makes a beautiful, perma- 
nent lining for any kind of an interior where a 
fresh, bright, washable surface is desirable. 


UPSON SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS 


The Only Method of Applying Wall Board Without Disfiguring Nail Marks in Genter of Panels 
Anchors the Board Securely in Place from the Back 


Here is a patented device that removes the last big objec- 
tion to wall board—ugly nail heads or filled-in nail holes in 
exposed panel surfaces. 


Unquestionably, the introduction of the Upson Self- 
Clinching Fastener is one of the greatest steps in the de- 
velopment of wall board that has ever been made. 


And it is very fitting that this device should be brought 
out by The Upson Company which has originated nearly 


1 Level Studs 


every improvement in wall board that has been made dur- 
ing the last fifteen years. 

Now any carpenter can apply Upson Board without a 
blemish or any evidence of nailing. 

The Upson Fastener eliminates the tedious labor and the 
cost of countersinking hundreds of finishing nails. It also 
does away with the filling of nail holes—a laborious and 
difficult thing to do, that is seldom done perfectly even with 
the greatest of care. 


Drive Nails 3 


Attach Fasteners 


It’s All In the Curve of the Prongs! 


Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners anchor the panels, in- 
visibly, from the back! There is no evidence of nailing of 
any kind. Notice the picture of the fasteners on page 9. 
The straight center prong keeps the board from slipping to 
either side. The exposed prongs on the right show the 
normal position before the board is applied. The dotted 
lines show how the curved prongs clinch with a lifelike grip 
as they are forced into Upson Board. 


4 Hang Panel Securely 


Level all joists or studs so that board will 
lie fat. A straight edge will indicate bent 
or warped studs. If studs are uneven, fur 
with 34 inch or 34 inch furring and shim up 
warped studs. Another way to straighten 
studs is to cut a saw curf into the stud on 
bowed side about the middle of bow, drive 
in a wedge to straighten the stud and nail 
strip on side to hold in place. 


Drive l-inch flat-head coated or Upson 
In-to-Stay Nails every 9 inches on inter- 
mediate studs. Leave head protruding 4 
inch from wood. Fasteners are used only for 
holding centers of panels, and are therefore 
applied only to intermediate studs, i. e., in 
applying 32-inch panels, use fasteners only 
on the one stud in the middle of the panel; 
when applying 48-inch panels, use the fas- 
teners on the two studs in middle of panel. 


Notice there is on each fastener a slot for 
the nail, with a depression for the nail head 
about in the center of the fastener. Slip an 
Upson Self-Clinching Fastener under every 
nail head and drive the nail and fastener 
down tightly, being careful not to hit any of 
the prongs of the fastener with the hammer. 
Nails must be driven in hard so fastener lies 
flat on the stud, and cannot turn when pangl 
is applied. 


When fasteners have been nailed tight, 
place panel of Upson Board against studs, 
but do not press hard on fasteners. Fit 
panel almost flush at top and at floor. Have 
outer edges come just short of centers of 
studs so that a space of ;% inch is left be- 
tween panels. Drive four nails across top, to 
hold panel firmly in place while driving prongs 
of fastener into board. This step is very 
important. 


Upson Fasteners resist any amount of pulling or twisting 
that might be caused by settling of the building or warping 
of studs and joists. Each fastener holds with the strength 
of nine finishing nails. 


Apply Furring Strips Over Brick and Plaster 


Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners cannot be applied direct 
to brick or plaster. If Upson Board is applied direct to brick 
or plaster, small 14-inch head brads should be used. 

For proper application over brick and plaster walls and 
ceilings, first fur with % to 34 inch thick furring strips set 
at 16-inch centers. 

All springy furring and hollow spots must be made firm 
by shimming when applying panels with Upson Fasteners. 


Phantom view of Upson Fastener. 
Note curved prongs clinch into back 
of panel, while straight prong pre- 


It is difficult to drive the prongs into the panel with springy 
furring or weak studs. 


Even if Upson Fasteners are not to be used, it is always 
advisable to use furring strips in applying wall board over 
brick or old plaster. This insures regular, panel effects that 
will last. 


Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners are put up 100 to a 
package, enough to apply 175 square feet of Upson Board. 
Sufficient Upson In-to-Stay Nails for applying the fasteners 
are also enclosed. 

Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners are sold only for jobs on 
which Upson Board or Upson Tile is being used. 


Follow directions given below for successful results. A 
copy of these directions will be found in each carton of 


vents panel moving sidewise. 


Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners. 


- 


4) Drive Fasteners 


Snap a white chalk line down the panel, 
over the stud’s center. Take a 2 by 4 two 
feet long, with roundedges, to prevent defac- 
ing of panel, and place it over the chalk line. 
Beginning at the top, strike the 2 by 4 with 
two or more hard, quick blows with a heavy 
hammer over each fastener. Continue this 
from ceiling to floor over chalk line. This 
step is important, since the prongs will not 
clinch sufficiently unless the fasteners are 
properly driven into the wall board. 


6 Nail Edges 


Complete the installatfon by driving 1- 
inch flat-head or Upson In-to-Stay Nails 
around the edges of the panel every 9 or 10 
inches, % inch from edge. Never try to toe- 
nail around edges of a panel. Edge nails must 
be driven in straight, 14 inch from edge. 
The panel is now ready for application of 
wood trim and decorating. There are no nail 
holes to fill, hence no disfiguring marks. 

If, through improper application, prongs 
should show through face of board, rap 
lightly with a bell-faced hammer and prongs 
will turn over and not show when painted. 


7 Cover Ceiling 


In applying Upson Board, always do the 
ceiling first, then the side walls. In applying 
over old plaster, first fur over the plaster 
with strips of wood about 1 inch thick and 
2 or 3 inches wide nailed on 16-inch centers. 
Furring should be firm. Build up low spots 
by shimming up uader the furring strips un- 
til all furring is level. Nail one end of panel 
before driving fasteners, as in Step 4, “Hang 
Panel Securely.” When applying ceiling, hold 
Upson Board firmly to prongs while pound- 
ing. Do not let sag, see illustration T brace. 


8 To Remove a Panel 


Panels applied with Upson Self-Clinching 
Fasteners can be removed and replaced 
without damage, if necessary to get at wir- 
ing or plumbing. Cut out nails along edges 
of panels. Spring one edge of panel away 
from stud. Pry the board away from each 
fastener carefully. In replacing panel,. re- 
move old fasteners and apply new ones a 
couple of inches above or below the old ones, 
then apply the wall board, as previously 
described, with padded 2 by 4 inch block. 


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THe NEAREST-PERFECT MATERIAL FOR WALLS—CEILINGS—PARTITIONS—INTERIOR INSULATION - 


Upson Board offers an inexpensive, artistic, 
sanitary lining that is easily and quickly ap- 
plied; a strong, tough, durable lining that 
can never crack or fall; a warm, fire-resisting, 
waterproofed lining that should last as long 
as the building in which it is installed. 

In making Upson Board, 


Upson Board is pre-sized at the mill, so it does 
not require a priming coat, as do soft, punky, 
absorbent boards. It is waterproofed to resist 
moisture and dampness, and when applied ac- 
cording to directions it will lie flat on the wall 
without buckling or warping. 


Better Than Brittle, Plaster- Filled Wall 
Boards — Especially for Ceilings 


Upson Board is light, yet tough and strong, 

therefore easy to handle without breaking. 
Brittle, plaster-filled wall boards weigh nearly 
four times as much and are 


huge logs are shredded into 
fibers. The long, wiry fibers 
are fabricated into a single 
ply of board, and then a 
number of these single plies 
are laminated into big, strong 
panels (much like veneer) 
that are wider and longer 
than any ‘cut’ lumber. 

The laminated panels are 
kiln-cured, waterproofed 
and ready-primed under the 
famous and exclusive Upson 
process. 

Only the best of ground 
wood fibers go into Upson 
Board. It contains also a 
considerable percentage of 
chemical wood fiber—a raw 


The first board to 
use color 
with wall board 


Whenever You See or Hear of Color Used With Wall Board as a Trade- 
mark, Think of Dependable Upson Board With Its Famous B/ue-Center 


difficult to handle without 
breaking both in shipping 
and applying. Plaster-filled 
wall boards, because of their 
="5 weight, are not adapted for 
uray’ use on many ceilings without 
the ceilings being reinforced 
—a costly operation. 

It iseasy toapply. There 
islittleor no breakage. Being 
light in weight, one man can 
apply apanelof Upson Board 
where it would require two or 
three men to handle a large 
panel of plaster-filled wall 
board to avoid breaking it. 

Upson Board cuts clean 
and easy with Saw or knife— 
does not crumble at edges— 


oe 


as a distinctive 
mark of 
identification 


material which every good 
wall board must contain if 
strength and life are desired. 
Most manufacturers, how- 
ever, avoid its use on ac- 
count of the cost, which is 
about three times that of 
ground wood and five to 
eight times as much as the 
screenings and refuse used 
in many other boards. 


Back in 1911, a blue-center was placed in Upson 
Board after trying red, green, and other colors. Blue 
stands for Quality and Royalty; Blue stands for De- 
pendability; so BLUE was finally chosen as the distinc- 
tive Upson color. 


In the years intervening, Upson Board has lived up 
to every tradition of Royal Blue. It has become known 
the world over as the acknowledged standard of quality 
for wall board. 


Slowly, but surely, blue-center Upson Board has in- 
creased its sales and prestige because of its greater 
superiority and its maintained quality. Moreover, 
practically every improvement made in wall board dur- 


ing the past fifteen years has been first incorporated in 
dependable Upson Board. 


Its splendid record for dependability has apparently 
been the envy and despair of competitors. 


Seemingly lacking the ability to make a board as good 
as Upson, they have stooped to servile imitation. 


But every imitation is merely added proof of Upson 
Leadership. For when manufacturers imitate blue-center 
Upson Board, they openly acknowledge to the world 
their inability to create something as good as Upson 
Board. And invariably the imitator admits his weak- 
ness because he stresses ‘‘price.’’ He says in effect that 
he cannot offer the same quality as Upson Board. 


therefore it holds tothe nails. 
Approximately half the 
panels used inanordinary in- 


 stallation must be cut to fit 


given spaces or around open- 
ings. Since the strength of 
plaster-filled wall boards de- 
pends largely upon that of 
the liner or paper surface 
(plaster or gypsum having 
little or no strength of its 
own), cut edges offer little 


Upson Board is Different!—Not Like 
Other Boards 


Not only is Upson Board harder, stiffer, and 
nearly twice as strong, as proven by impartial 
recognized engineering laboratories (see page 
6), but its exclusive super-surface makes it the 
most beautiful board on the market as well. 


Because of its scientific processing, Upson 
Board is the most dependable wall board made. 
Upson Board looks, feels and works like lumber. 

It is a live material—having the whip-like 
strength of the wood from which it is made. 

It has been used in many thousands of homes 
and public buildings with arecord of less thanone 
complaint to every 8,000,000 feet sold and used. 


strength to hold to nails. In cutting and applying 
plaster-filled wall boards, as with plaster, dust 
and dirt seep and sift throughout the house. 
With Upson Board and Upson Fibre-Tile 
it is not necessary to have ugly nail holes or 
large-headed nails showing in centers of panels, 
since Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners anchor 
the panels securely in place from the back. 


On the other hand, large-headed, ugly nails 
must be used in applying brittle, plaster-filled 
wall boards. The nail headscannot be effectively 
covered with paint or paper. 


Upson Board Makes Permanent Walls and 
Ceilings—Waterproofed and 
Fire-Resisting 


Vibration cannot cause it to loosen from the 
nails. Vibration frequently causes plaster- 
filled wall boards to pulverize or crystallize 
around the nails so that they lose their hold 
on the board. Panels of plaster-filled wall 
boards often loosen to such an extent that they 
threaten to fall. 


Upson Board is waterproofed—ordinary leaks 
have little or no effect upon it. The outside 
liner of most plaster-filled wall boards is ab- 
sorbent, while water may soften the plaster 
filler and the added weight of the water cause 
the board to fall, like plaster. 


Upson Board is fire-resisting and fire-retard- 
ing. Our files contain testimonial letters refer- 
ring to cases where fire has been stopped by 
Upsonized walls. The absorbent nature of 
plaster-filled wall boards is such that they may 
become so soaked with water from fire hose that 
they lose their strength, break from the studs, 
and thus permit the flames to get in their deadly 
work direct on the wood joints and studding. 


This statement is proven by Circular No. 151 
of the Bureau of Standards, published by the 
Department of Commerce at Washington, 
“Unless plaster is especially designed for the 
purpose, its ability to withstand fire is not 
usually regarded as of any great moment. * * * 
Plaster is of value as a fire-resistive material 
only so long as it stays in place. * * * The 
- materials of which plaster is composed expand 
when heated. Sudden, severe local application 
of heat, as in a fire, will cause sudden, severe 
local expansion. The only direction in which the 
plaster 1s free to expand is by bulging outward 
away from the wall. This quickly breaks the 
keys or tears the lath loose and the plaster falls.” 


Itis Neither Costly Nor Difficult To Finish 


Upson Board does not require an expensive 
priming coat, being pre-sized, thus saving $5 to 
$15 per room in painting. It is difficult and 
costly to size wall boards after installation. 


The Famous Upson Line 


There is a thickness and size of Upson 
Board for every conceivable purpose. 
It is the most complete line of fiber 
boards on the market. 


7-Inch Upson Board 


Made 32, 48 and 64 inches wide and 
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 and 16 feet long. 


Extra-Thick—Extra-Strong Upson 
Board (Quarter Inch) 


Made of the same fine quality raw 
materials and with the same scrupulous 
standards as regular 3;-inch Upson 
Board Extra-Thick—Extra-Strong Up- 
son Board (Quarter Inch), which 1s five 
plies in thickness, is indeed the nearest- 
perfect wall and ceiling material. 

We recommend theuse of Extra-Thick 
—Extra-Strong Upson Board (Quarter 
Inch) for all high-class installations. 

The difference in price between Ex- 
tra-Thick—Extra-Strong Upson Board — 
(Quarter Inch) and the regular 33;-inch 
Upson Board is only a dollar or two for 
sufficient material for the walls and 
ceiling of an average-size room. 


Unless the sizing is absolutely correct, the color 
is likely to strike through in places, causing a 
spotted appearance. 

The liner of most plaster-filled wall boards is 
necessarily absorbent, in order to make the 
paper stick to the plaster. They therefore re- 
quire a priming coat. 


Upson Board is an Excellent Insulator 
Against Heat and Cold 


Upson Board has been put through many 
stringent insulation tests in different engineer- 
ing laboratories, and results prove conclusively 
that per inch of thickness it is one of the most 
efficient insulation materials on the market— 
even better than many materials sold specifi- 
cally for insulation. 

Impartial engineers have found, for example, 
that one thickness of 33-inch Upson Board is as 
effective an insulation as eleven sheets of ordi- 
nary building paper. It has also been found that 
Extra-Thick—Extra-Strong (Quarter Inch) Up- 
son Board is nearly 10% better insulator against 
heat and cold than plaster-filled wall board 
which is 50% thicker. 

Detailed tests made by the Robert W. Hunt 
Laboratories as well as by the American Society 
of Refrigerating Engineers show that per inch 
of thickness (which is the standard thickness 
for testing insulation materials), Upson Board 
is the equal of the average cork insulation 
material—from 20% to 100% better than the 
average asbestos insulation per inch of thick- 
ness—better by 20% to 50% than other fiber 
wall boards tested per inch of thickness—and 
600% to 800% better per inch of thickness than 
plaster wall boards tested. 

Commercial thicknesses of Upson Board, to 
the best of our knowledge, offer the best insula- 
tion value per dollar of selling price of any 
material on the market. Moreover, Upson 
Board offers a smooth, easily-cleanable, non- 
absorbent, sanitary surface as compared with the 
rough, dust-catching, paint-absorbing surface of 
many products sold for insulation purposes. 

Upson Board not. only costs less than the 
average wall board specially sold for insulation 
purposes but it also saves $10 to $20 per thou- 
sand square feet in cost of painting. It is an ex- 
cellent non-conductor of heat and cold as well 
as the highest-quality wall board—a desirable 
combination! 

Upson Board gives satisfaction, for it has the 
enviable record of-less than one complaint to 


every 8,000,000 feet sold and used. 


12 


APPLY UPSON BOARD AS CAREFULLY AS OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS 
Quickly and Easily Applied—Upson Board Deserves Same Treatment 


One man applying Upson Board on ceiling 
Note T-braces, and mallet used for driving 
board to Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 


Preliminary Steps 


When the Upson Board is delivered on 
the job, open each bundle and expose the 
panels to the air for a few hours. 


Lay out your panel scheme before you 
start work. As with trim, the framework 
and building should be dry before applying 
wallboard. 


Studs, joists or furring should not be 
more than 12 to 16 inches between centers 
for 83-inch Upson Board, For studs on 18 
to 24-inch centers, 44-inch Upson Board 
should be used. 


Preparation 


Level up all joists or studs to afford a 
perfectly flat and smooth nailing *surface. 
A straight edge will reveal out-of-line, 


as Good Interior Trim 


warped or bent studs. If there are a number 
of crooked studs, the most satisfactory job 
is obtained by furring all studs and shim- 
ming. ° 

If only one or two studs are crooked in 
new construction, cut a saw curf nearly 
through stud on inside of bow about middle 
of bow, drive in a wedge to straighten stud, 
and nail strip on side to hold in place. If 
this is impossible, cut the bow out of stud 
with drawknife. 


Be sure to place headers or nailing pieces 
at top of baseboard, flush with studs, back 
of plate rail or picture molding and at angle 
of ceiling. This is important. Place extra 
nailing pieces back of electric fixtures, sinks, 
cabinets and other objects needing support. 
All headers should be nailed solidly, and 
especial care should be taken in fastening 
those which will have to support some 
weight. 


Note: In order to obtain the best results 
with Upson Board on new walls and ceilings, 
it is advisable to run furring at right angles 
with the studs—spaced about 12 or 14 inches 
apart. This assures perfectly level backing. 


Best Method for Cutting 
Upson Board 


Upson Board is best cut with a fine tooth 
saw or a sharp jackknife. In sawing, place 
the side of panel to be painted face up, being 
careful not to deface it. To cut with a jack- 
knife, simply lay panel on floor or table, 
cutting half way through. Then snap panel 
along knife cut. 


The Actual Application of 
Upson Board 


I. In New Buildings or Unfinished 
Rooms 


(Covered by Upson Blue Prints Nos. 1, 2, 3, 
5, 5A, SB, 6,7, 50, 51, 159) 


Apply ceiling first. Always leave space 
3"-inch wide between panel edges, and see 
that edges are near center of stud to 
provide ample nailing space. If panel edge 
does not cover nearly half of stud, or at 
least 74-inch of stud, nail strip to side of 
stud flush with face, thus providing proper 
nailing surface. 


Panels should be cut so that they run 
from floor to ceiling angle. Fit board tightly 
around windows and doors to make an air- 
tight job. 


Gas, electric or other fixtures suspended 
from the ceiling, or coming through the wall, 
should be detached and a hole cut in the 
Upson Board just large enough to fit around 
the pipe. 


Then fit panel into place, replace fixture 
with metal guard, and paint. 


_ If you are working alone in applying ceil- 
ing panels, a T-support is very handy. (See 
illustration.) 


To nail edges, use 1-inch Upson In-to- 
Stay Nails or l-inch No. 16 flat-head barbed 
wire nails placed every 10 inches apart. Be 
sure to nail at least % inch BACK FROM 
EDGE of Upson Board. 


Nailing Upson Board 


Always apply ceiling panels first. One 
man can apply them with the aid of a T- 
brace as shown here. This T-square holds 
the board in place until nails can be driven 
in at the corners in proper position while the 
nailing operation is being completed. 


Where one man is nailing the wall panels, 
it is a good idea to hang the panel by a 
temporary nail at the top center. Then 
place temporary nails at the corners to hold 
panel in position for permanent nailing. 


Nails should be placed from 6 to 8 inches 
apart. Place nails at least % of an inch 
from edge of panel. 


Do Not Use Flat-Head or Large Nails 
for Centers of Panels 


Always use Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 
for centers of panels. They clinch into the back 
of the board and have the holding power of 
nine finishing nails. They resist any amount 
of pulling or twisting that might be caused by 
settling of the building or warping of studs and 
joists. See pages 8 and 9 for detailed instruc- 
tions on the use of the fastener. 


If it is absolutely necessary to use nails, 
apply center of panels first, using l-inch No. 
16 finishing brads, placed every 8 inches 
apart. 


Drive them almost to the surface and then 
use a nail-set to slightly countersink below 
surface of board. Do not hit surface of panel. 


For the proper application of Upson Board over 
masonry walls and ceilings —fur with 44 to 4 
inch thick furring strips set at 16-inch centers 


‘strips on 16-inch centers. 


II. Application Over Old Plaster 


(Covered by Upson Blue Prints Nos. 100, 
101, 102, 103) 


While it is not necessary, we recommend 
that for a first-class job, old plastered ceil- 
ings be furred with 7% x 2-inch wooden 
Low spots can 
then be shimmed or built up to afford a level 
nailing surface. Next apply the board to 
the furring. 


Where the plaster is level and an inex- 
pensive job is desired, Upson Board can be 
nailed directly over the old plaster, using 
2-inch finishing nails for centers and 2-inch 
flat-headed nails for edges of panels. 


In applying Upson Board to side walls 
that are even, nail panels directly over plas- 
er. Locate studs and apply board as pre- 
viously described. Baseboard should be re- 
moved, but if that is impossible, a backband 
or mold may be run around top of base and 
around trim. Skirtings, picture moldings, 
etc., should be removed and replaced over 
the Upson Board. 


If Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners are to 
be used, the old plaster must be furred, as 


One man applying large, sturdy panel of 


Upson Board on a wall. Note the headers 
and furring strips on the ceiling. Also T-brace 
for ceiling application 


old plaster does not provide a sufficiently 
solid background for the use of fasteners. 
For furring, use 1 x 134-inch or 2-inch wood 
strips on 16-inch centers. Furring must be 
solid, as Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 
will not clinch into board properly if furring 
is springy. 

See directions for applying Upson Self- 
Clinching Fasteners on pages 8 and 9. 


Ill. Application Over Brick or Stone 
Walls 


(Covered by Upson Blue Print No. 166) 


Brick and stone walls are usually con- 
ductors of moisture and will communicate 
dampness to interiors unless waterproofed 
with a coat of asphaltum or other protective 
material. If walls are subjected to unusual 
dampness, paint the back of Upson Board 
with good oil paint. 


The walls should then be furred with 7% x 
2-inch strips on 16-inch centers. The furring 
should be straight and even, so as to give a 
flat, smooth wall when the board is applied. 
It is sometimes possible to nail these strips 
to soft brick, but usually it is necessary to 
use wooden plugs or screws in fastening the 
strips. Then follow previous directions for 
applying the panels of Upson Board. 


IV. Application Over Matched Lumber 
and Shiplap 


Be sure that the old wood lining is level 
and flat. If it is not, fur it to get an even 
nailing surface, and apply as previously de- 
scribed. 


If the old wood lining is not even, fur with 
7-inch strips and 16-inch centers. Apply 
the board to the furring, using Upson Self- 
Clinching Fasteners which fasten the panels 
securely in place from the back. 


If the wood lining is even, it is not neces- 
sary to fur, and the boards may be applied 
directly to it with Upson Self-Clinching 
Fasteners. 


V. Application Over Curved Surfaces 


Upson Board can be used on curved sur- 
faces. This is often desirable in large halls, 


theaters, or public buildings. An extra fram- 
ing is all that is necessary. The illustration 
shows details of this special framing. 


Sharp curves should be avoided, so as not 
to put too great a strain on the board. 


Application of Upson Fibre-Tile 


(Covered by Upson Blue Prints Nos. 8, 52, 
54, 102, 103) 


Upson Fibre-Tile is a special Upson 
Board with deep, permanent, tile-like in- 
dentations. It comes in two patterns—the 
square and oblong. It is thoroughly water- 
proofed to withstand moisture, steam, and 
even ordinary leaks. When applied, it looks 
like porcelain tile, yet costs about ;'y th as 
much. 


Upson Board and Upson Fibre-Tile may 
be used to re-cover the walls and ceilings of 
an old bathroom, or kitchen, without re- 
moving the old wall and ceiling material. 


Apply Upson Fibre-Tile as you would 
Upson Board. The same application rules 
may be used to re-cover old, cracked Keenes 
Cement or unsightly wood wainscoting. 


See Blue Print No. 52 for application in 
kitchen. Blue Prints Nos. 54, 102 and 103 


give three separate bathroom installations. 


Application of Partitions 


Erect studding—nail headers and nailing 
pieces at top of baseboard and at ceiling 
angle. It is also advisable to nail crosspieces 
between studs about half way between floor 
and ceiling. Level all studs and joists, so 
that board will be flat. 


Put on fasteners (see Fastener Direction 
Booklet). Then follow directions in ‘‘Ap- 
plication New Construction.” 


Apply board on both sides of studding, 
apply trim and paint. 


Painting and Decorating 
Upson Board 


If by any chance you have used finishing 
nails on centers of panels, they must be care- 


Beautiful effects are obtained by stippling the 


second coat of paint. Notice painter in fore- 
ground stippling second coat with a stiff brush 


fully countersunk just below the surface. 


The nail holes should then be filled. 


White lead as it is found in the bottom of 
the can is the best filler. It will not crack or 
break loose or show through like ordinary 
putty or other substitutes. 


It is best to fill nail holes after the first 
coat of paint has been applied. A good 
second coat will cover the spots so that they 
will not be visible to the naked eye. 


(Don’t forget, though, that Upson Self- 
Clinching Fasteners will eliminate those costly, 
unsightly, irritating nail holes, at the same 
time holding better than ordinary nails.) 


Upson Processed Board has the most per- 
fect painting surface of any board. Either 
the pebbled or smooth side can be used. 
Practically any kind of paint that can be 
used on wood, plaster, or steel can be applied 
to Upson Board without a priming or sizing 
coat. 


For ordinary purposes, “flat” or dull fin- 
ish paints are more satisfactory. These are 
washable, have no gloss, and reflect a soft, 
restful light. They can be obtained in a wide 
range of colors—from soft, dainty tints to 
deep, rich shades. 


14 


A FEW MINUTES’ STUDY WILL GIVE YOU COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE 


Plan wisely and Upeoniee rightly! We 
will be glad to help you! 

We truly believe Upson Board is the 
nearest-perfect lining for every kind of build- 
ing—new or old! 

We truly believe there is nothing better 
for re-covering plaster that has become un- 
sightly or unsafe. 

We know of no other material that offers 
the same unlimited possibilities for artistic 
and beautiful interiors. 

But as in utilizing every other building 
material—whether interior trim, paint, 
flooring, or even fixtures—Upson Board 
should be properly applied. 

Proper application, according to the di- 
rections and suggestions in this Blue Book, 
will lead to lasting satisfaction! 


Detailed Suggestive Installation in the 
Center of Each Blue Print 


The drawing in the center of each blue 
print is a detailed view of a suggestive in- 
stallation of Upson Board. 


Cutting designs bodily from large panel of Up- 
son Board, using die pattern and sharp knife 


(See Blue Prints 151-B, 151-C) 


The rooms shown may not be exactly like 
the one you have in mind but the propor- 
tions of the panels can be varied to fit almost 
any room, regardless of its size. 


Details Suggesting Best Methods of 
Treating Corners and Angles on 
the Left of Each Sheet 


On the /eft-hand side of many sheets are 
suggestions for the best methods of treat- 
ing corners and angles. 


You will find these suggestions exceed- 
ingly helpful, as they give a splendid idea of 
how to obtain an artistic and satisfactory 
Upson Board installation. This method of 
suggesting corner and decorative strip detail 
is original with The Upson Company. 

Much of the beauty of an Upsonized 
room depends on the selection of attractive 
designs in trim. 


Detailed Drawings of the Main Layout 
in the Upper Right-Hand Corner 
of Each Sheet 


At the top of the right-hand side of each 
sheet you will find various drawings giving 
details of the main layout which appears 
in the center of the sheet. 


Any good carpenter or contractor should 
be able to follow these comparatively sim- 
ple detail drawings, or to adapt them to 
the rooms of the home-owner, so that inter- 
esting and artistic Upsonized interiors will 
result. 


The First Step Secures Well Balanced and 
Proportionate Panel Layout 


The same is true of Upsonizing! First of 
all, you should give thought and study to 
the best plan or layout of the paneling. 


Much of the beauty of your Upsonized 
room will depend upon this panel arrange- 
ment. We therefore suggest that you glance 
through these Upson architectural drawings 
to see which design is best adapted to your 
interior. 


OF ANY BLUE PRINT IN THIS BOOK 


It is not difficult to obtain interesting and 
artistic paneling with Upson Board. 


While many enjoy the pleasure of laying 
out their own panel designs, if you are in 
doubt as to the advisability of any plan, or 
your ability to lay out an attractively- 
“designed interior, we will gladly help you. 


Through Our Architectural and Decora- 
tive Departments We Render a Com- 
plete Service to the Architect 
Dealer, Contractor, and Con- 
sumer of Upson Board 


Upson Service does not end until the job 
is completed. To help solve every problem 
that may arisein connection with the applica- 
tion of Upson Board—whether the problem 
has to do with design, treatment, or decora- 
tion—we maintain, at a comparatively large 
expense, complete architectural and decora- 
tive departments. A competent graduate 
architect of long experience is in charge. 


Through these departments, without cost 
or obligation, you may have the services of a 
skilled architect or an experienced decorator. 
They have planned and finished hundreds of 
beautiful Upsonized interiors—from cottages 
to costly homes—from stores to clubs—and 
from factories to churches. 


In view of the completeness of this series 
of architectural drawings, however, you will 
probably find that you can get all the sug- 
gestions and data you need direct from the 
drawings. 


In order that these departments may 
serve you efficiently if you wish further help 
we ask that you supply us with the informa- 
tion specified on Form F. C. 10, with the 
title of “You Can Have Walls and Ceilings 
of Lasting Beauty.” With this detailed in- 
formation they will then be in a position to 
present plans that should be a credit to you 
as well as to Upson Board. We shall be glad 
to send additional copies of Form F. C. 10. 


In order to give you detailed layouts we 
must have a diagram of every wall, showing 


A fine tooth saw 1s best for clean cutting along 
straight edges. Always keep surface to be ex- 
posed uppermost 


the length of wall, distance between open- 
ings, width of openings, height of wall, 
height over or under openings, distance of 
any projections in room. All these necessary 
measurements are indicated on this form. 


The more information and detail you give, 
the better the service we can render. Be 
sure to give dimensions accurately. We can- 
not guess at measurements in making accu- 
rate working drawings for you. 


If you want information on more than 
one room, send for extra sheets or make pen- 
cil sketches similar to the layout shown on 
Form F. C. 10. Above all, we repeat, give 
necessary dimensions as called for in the 
suggestive layout. 


We want to help all we can in Upsonizing 
to get an attractive, interesting installation. 
We want to see you just as enthusiastic 
about Upson Board as are thousands of dis- 
criminating home-owners who have ob- 
tained distinctive walls and ceilings by the 
use of Upson Board. 


“Upsonized walis and ceilings— 

properly executed—will give charm 
and dignity to any room in the 
house. Blue print 151-B shows, in 
detail, how the new “‘relief’’ ceiling 
shown in this picture can be made 
with Upson Board. This ‘relief’ 
treatment gives the effect of molded 
plaster at little cost. 


PE AARP ONENESS TCH 


Paneling, as 
proven by this 
simple but ef- 
fective design, 
need not be elab- 
orate or difficult 
to contrive. 


No dangerous plas- 

ter to fallin this beau- 
tiful dining room. The 
walls and ceilings are of 
erack-proof Upson Board. 


SRR EY GIRS AEDT 


Bea th Suc VE 


An Upson Board breakfast room in the famous Modern Priscilla 


There is nothing better than Upson 
Board for re-covering cracked and 
unsightly ceilings. 


i The ready-sized surface of Upson Board makes it possible to secure 

Proving Plant. Upson Board has been tested and approved by the Ssaitifal effects ae ai lowar ea cost. When finished with washable 

Good Housekeeping Institute—Modern Priscilla Proving Plant and paint, these walls can be kept clean by an occasional wiping with a 
The Delineator Institute. It is a proved material. damp cloth. 


The appearance of cost 

ly molded plaster is 

easily obtained by paint- 

ing both Upson Board 

and decorative strips 
the same color. 


Never again need you 

worry about cracks if walls 

and ceilings are made of 
Upson Board! 


Decorators unite in saying that paneled walls afford the best 
background for furniture and furnishings. 


Upson Board builds new rooms for old—of lasting beauty at 
comparatively little cost. 


should not injure. 


Upson Board gives safe walls and ceilings that even ordinary leaks 


Remodeling is quick and easy with Upson Board 


and Upson Fibre-Tile. The big, sturdy panels go 
right over the old plaster in one-third the time of 


re-plastering with little or no dirt or muss. 


A SMART NEW TILING THAT CAN BE FINISHED 1 IN ANY COLOR! 


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Upson Fibre-Tile is iisonahiy water- 
proofed to resist moisture, steam and 
even ordinary leaks. It can be enam- 
eled in bright, cheerful colors! 


—AND AT A COST SURPRISINGLY LOW 


Add life and color to 
oft-neglected rooms— 
the bath, kitchen, nurs- 
ery or laundry. Happy, 
colorful tile effects in 
subtle tints or shades. 
All at a cost of only a 
few cents per square 
foot—about one-tenth 
the cost of ceramic tile! 


Always apply Upson Fibre-Tile with Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners. 
They do away with ugly nail heads and filled-in nail holes in the center 
of the panels. 


Upson Fibre-Tile is 
applied like Upson 
Board —right over 
the old finish in an 
old house—direct to 
studs in a new build- 
ing. Then enamel in 
some bright, joyous 
color and old rooms 
are given lasting 
beauty. 


Upson Fibre-Tile is a better tiling 
material—not a substitute. It will not 
crack or craze and no reinforcement of 
building is necessary for Upson Fibre- 
Tile. 


AS FITTINGLY ADAPTED FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS OF PUBLIC 
BUILDINGS AS FOR THE HOME 


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Upson Board used as an_ effective 
oackground for furniture in a large de- 
partment store. 


Upson Board will not crack or fall. 
It is permanent. Churches and other 
publie buildings use it extensively for 
ceilings. 


Hotels and restaurants find Upson 
Board an ideal material for re- 
decorating and remodeling. Can be 
made distinetive and attractive! 


Nothing is more easily or 

quickly adapted to attrac- 

tive window displays than J 
Upson Board. aie 


Offices can be made artistic, comfortable and inviting with Upson Board. 
Old cracked office ceilings can be reclaimed—new offices partitioned 
An Upson Fibre-Tile lavatory in a Western New York industria] off—quickly and with little muss and dirt. 

plant. Less expensive than ceramic tile and yet sanitary and practical! 


How To UTILIZE THESE UPSON BOARD PRINTs! 
Panel Designs and Methods of Application Are Not Limited to the Particular Type of Room Shown in Any Particular Blue Print 


This Upson Blue Print Book is essential to architect, 
dealer, contractor and home owner for two important 
reasons: 

First—it points the way to attractive, artistic and interest- 
ing walls and ceilings of lasting beauty—appropriate 
backgrounds for furnishings—that are sanitary and 
permanent. 

Second—it points the way to correct and proper methods 
of applying Upson Board—whether used on new or 
old walls and ceilings—under any conditions whatso- 
ever. 

No matter what the room or what the conditions, this 
Blue Print Book offers a variety of interesting and artistic 
designs to the consumer. It also shows different ways of 
meeting almost any problem of installation which may 
present itself. The blue prints have been worked out by 
famous architects and interior decorators, also carefully 
checked and reviewed by dozens of practical carpenters and 
contractors. 

Architects, Dealers, Contractors and Users of Upson Board 
should study the different designs of Paneling, the different 
designs of Trim, and Methods of Application. 

The panel scheme which seems best adapted for the room 
to be Upsonized should first be selected. Proper and har- 
monious trim should next be chosen. ; 

Reference should then be made to drawings in the book which 
show how to meet the particular conditions in the building or 
room to be Upsonized. There is a design to meet nearly every 
fancy or condition. 

One blue print, for example, may show the application of 
Upson Board on furring strips in a new living room. Another 


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may show the application of Upson Board direct to studs 
without plaster in a new living room—and so on. 

Panel Design as well as Method of Application as shown in 
Different Drawings are Interchangeable. 

The owner may choose any panel design—no matter 
whether it be shown as applied to new walls or old walls— 
provided he follows the instructions exhibited in some other 
drawing to fit the particular conditions which must be met in 
the room or rooms to be Upsonized. 

The method of applying Upson Board over old plaster as 
shown in the blue print of the bedroom may also be used as 
a guide for Upsonizing the living room. It would be impos- 
sible to show every condition in every type of room. 

To insure satisfaction, simply follow in each case the in- 
structions which meet the particular condition of the room 
or rooms to be Upsonized, applying any design of paneling 
that may be preferred. 

If you are particularly impressed with the design of any of 
the trim shown in this book, we can tell the Upson dealer where 
the trim can be obtained if he does not have it in stock. 

If the user of Upson Board does not find just what he 
wants in this book in the way of design, trim or method of 
application, just send us an exact drawing with dimensions 
of room and of openings as explained on page 14 and we will 
have our Architectural Department get out a special design 
to meet conditions or the ideas of the buyer. 

Also—Our Department of Decoration will be glad to 
suggest color schemes or otherwise help you with your in- 
dividual problems. We are always at the service of architects, 


‘ contractors, carpenters, home owners and Upson Board 


dealers. 


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Here is a very good and appropriate Upson 
Board treatment for a living room, dining room, 
library or hall. The panel design has a Colonial 
or Old English atmosphere, and has a tendency 
to seem to decrease the height of a room. If the 
ceiling is very low, the frieze effect may be 
omitted and the panels run the full length from 
the floor to the ceiling. This design is suitable for 
either a large or small room by making the above 
mentioned changes. The number of panels may 
be increased or decreased to suit the size of the 
room, and either 32-inch or 48-inch-wide Upson 
Board is appropriate. 

In applying the ceiling, the miter blocks may 
be omitted. However, they add beauty to the 
ceiling and avoid miter sawing of decorative 
strips. Other ceiling designs as shown on Blue 
Prints 150 and 151 may be used with this room. 

A room finished as shown in this drawing 
offers a very artistic background for color, and 
since the room has a frieze, greater opportunity 
for varying the color effects 1s offered. 

This design makes a very beautiful living 
room if the Upson Board walls are finished in a 
rich cream or antique cafe au lait tone. Beauti- 
ful effects can be obtained by stippling the 


Upson Board in New Room on Furring Strips 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 1 


second coat. This background gives the widest 
possible latitude for interior decorative schemes. 

A dining room in this design would be fasci- 
nating done in a warm gray with draperies of 
cretonne in blue and mulberry, and with furni- 
ture in dull mahogany. A plain dull gray or 
blue rug would be appropriate for the floor. 

We do not recommend walls of one color and 
woodwork of another—except perhapsinalibrary 
or den—as, for example, tan walls with natural 
varnish or walnut-stained trim. The most pleas- 
ing effect will be obtained by having the wall of 
a chosen color with woodwork in a trifle darker 
rubbed enamel. A line of color inside the mold- 
ing edge contributes a pleasing accent. 

Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 

Your attention is particularly called to the 
fact that all studs and joists shown in this 
drawing have been furred or stripped in order 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


to obtain an extra good job. The furring on the 
ceiling should be at least 34 inch thick, and 2 
inches wide, and should be of well-seasoned 
lumber. Care must be exercised to have the 
furring solid, as Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 
require a foundation that will not spring in order 
to work properly. 

In many cases, studs and joists are twisted 
or out of line and the’old plaster is uneven. In 
such cases, it is desirable to fur the surface to 
be Upsonized. This gives an even, level surface 
as low spots can be shimmed. 

Furring should be applied on 16-inch centers, 
placing extra nailing pieces so that panels can 
be nailed on all four sides. 

If furring is not used as suggested in this blue 
print, window and door frames must be reduced 
in width to offset the thickness of furring shown 
in this drawing. 

Be sure to have nailing pieces at the top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 

For First Coat 
50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
34 of a gallon pure turpentine 
34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 
\% pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 


If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: — 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

¥% pint light high grade enamel varnish 

\ pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 


& gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nish 


1% gallons pure turpentine 
lg pint pure drier 

You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead. 

If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 

If an extremely soft, velvety finish, either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Upson Board in New Room on Furring Strips 


This room has a very interesting beamed ceil- 
ing while the side walls have a wainscoted effect 
seen in fine Old English and Colonial homes. 
This treatment gives an unusually beautiful 
background for furniture. The ceiling angle has 
a very attractive cornice and harmonizes well 
with the beamed ceiling. It is especially adapted 
to a living room, hall, or library. 

The mantel shown in this drawing is one that 
may be obtained from a prominent manufac- 
turer (name on request), or another mantel of 
the same general style may be used in its place. 
The mantel, however, should not be elaborate, 
but should be in keeping with the Old English 
or Colonial period. 

The smaller beams or decorative strips of 
ceiling (6) should be spaced 16 inches apart on 
centers. If the ceiling design shown here does 
not meet your requirement, another beamed 
ceiling or any other style of ceiling shown in 
Blue Prints 150 and 151 that harmonizes with 
the Colonial period, may be used. 


Your attention is especially called to the 
beauty and delicacy of the well-designed mold- 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 2 


ings specified for this room. In a large room, 
decorative strip (3) should be from 3 to 5 inches 
wide, but in a small room it may be used same 
width as shown on the drawing. In a large 
room, a panel mold running inside the mold and 
around the panel could be added with pleasing 
effect. Such a mold on a 48-inch panel should 
be about 34-inch thick, about 1% inches wide, 
4 to 6 inches from decorative strip, and should 
be tacked and stuck to the walls with strong 
glue before painting. Decorative Strip No. 38 
shown on Blue Print No. 152 may be substituted 
for the one shown in this drawing, if desired. 


A living room of this design with Upson Board 
walls finished in bisque or rich cream color with 
a lighter ivory dull enamel wood trim, would 
make an unusually fine background for interior 
furnishings. It would also be in good taste to 
use a putty tone or a light tan on the walls. 

We do not recommend walls of one color and 
woodwork of another—except perhaps in a 
library or den—as, for example, tan walls with 
natural varnish or walnut-stained trim. The 
most pleasing effect will be obtained by having 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


the wall of a chosen color with woodwork in a 
trifle darker rubbed enamel. 

Your attention is particularly called to the 
fact that all studs and joists shown in this 
drawing have been furred or stripped in order 
to obtain an extra good job. The furring on the 
ceiling should be at least 34-inch thick, and 2 
inches wide, and should be of well-seasoned 
lumber. Care must be exercised to have the 
furring solid, as Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 
require a foundation that will not spring in order 
to work properly. 

In many cases, studs and joists are twisted 
or out of line and the old plaster is uneven. In 
such cases, it is desirable to fur the surface to be 
Upsonized. This gives an even, level surface as 
low spots can be ‘‘shimmed up.” 

Furring should be applied on 16-inch centers, 
placing extra nailing pieces so that panels can 
be nailed on all four sides. 

If furring is not used as suggested in this blue 
print, window and door frames must be reduced 
in width to offset the thickness of furring shown 
in this drawing. : 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 

For First Coat 
50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
34 of a gallon pure turpentine 
34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 
% pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 

If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

¥ pint light high grade enamel varnish 

% pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. ‘ 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 


% splice light high grade enamel var- 
nis 


1% gallons pure turpentine 
Vg pint pure drier 

You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead. 

If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 

If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Here is a pleasing and individual Colonial or 
Old English design, suitable for a living room, 
dining room, library or hall. 

This design will fit almost any size room sim- 
ply by increasing or decreasing the number of 
panels on the side walls. It has a tendency to 
increase the height of the room. 


The wall treatment suggested may also be 
used for a large bedroom with satisfactory re- 
sults, although the ceiling design is not so ap- 
propriate for a bedroom. It would be better to 
substitute a plainer ceiling treatment as shown 
in Blue Print 150 or 151. 

While this is particularly for a room where 
Upson Board is to be used instead of plaster, the 
design can be used with equally good results in 
either new or old work. 

Your attention is called to the unusually 
artistic ceiling, which has the effect of being a 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 3 


faithful reproduction of expensive plaster work. 
The ceiling strips should be finished the same 
as the Upson Board. When finished in a light 
tone this ceiling produces an unusually hand- 
some effect. The miter blocks may be omitted 
from this design, but in so doing the ceiling will 
not be as beautiful. 


Unusually delicate moldings which add to the 
beauty of the room have been used in the angle 
treatment. The design as shown has a tendency 
to increase the height of the room. 


The mantel shown on this drawing is a stand- 
ard mantel, and we shall be glad to furnish the 
name and address of the manufacturer upon 
request. 

We do not recommend walls of one color and 
woodwork of another—except perhaps in a 
library or den—as, for example, tan walls with 
natural varnish or walnut-stained trim. The 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


most pleasing effect will be obtained by having 
the wall of a chosen color with woodwork in a 
trifle darker rubbed enamel. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at the top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. If it is uneven, fur 
the surface to be Upsonized. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 
50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
3% of a gallon pure turpentine 
% of a gallon raw linseed oil 

\% pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 


If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

¥% pint light high grade enamel varnish 
\ pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

% pelles light high grade enamel var- 
nis 

1}4 gallons pure turpentine 

¥% pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts ata 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
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Upson Board in New Room on Furring Strips 


This design is unusually interesting because 
of its curved ceiling. The ceiling is easily con- 
structed if the details shown on the drawing are 
followed carefully. 

The angle shows a cornice that fits in admi- 
rably with the ceiling, and gives a beautiful, at- 
tractive finished effect. 

The type of treatment shown in this room is 
Old English, but it is so simple that it can be 
adapted to almost any style of home. 

The side walls, of course, could be used for 
any room, but the entire plan is most suitable 
for a dining room, library or large living room, 
if the curved ceiling is used. 

The curved ceilmg may be bent to any degree 
that appears best in the room, although care 
should be taken not to get too great a radiant, 
as it would spoil the effect. 

If decorative strips are desired, those used 
may be changed for No. 38, No. 44 or No. 49 as 
shown in drawings on Sheet No. 152. If the 
room is very large, we recommend decorative 
strips a trifle wider than those shown in this 
drawing, say 3 or 4 inches wide but of the same 
design. 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 4 


Moldings for this room have been carefully 
chosen because of the appropriateness, refine- 
ment and general pleasing design. 

The mantel shown on this drawing is a stand- 
ard make and we shall be very glad to furnish 
the name and address of the manufacturer upon 
application. 

Those desiring a room in their home with 
individuality different from the average home 
will find here a design that will just meet their 
needs. Such a room as this always has a pleas- 
ing appearance. 

We would advise finishing the ceiling in a flat 
tint of cream or other neutral tone that harmo- 
nizes with the side walls. 

We do not recommend walls of one color and 
woodwork of another—except perhaps in a 
library or den—as, for example, tan walls with 
natural varnish or walnut-stained trim. The 
most pleasing effect will be obtained by having 
the wall of a chosen color with woodwork in a 
trifle darker rubbed enamel. 

Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 

Your attention is particularly called to the 
fact that all studs and joists shown in this 
drawing have been furred or stripped in order 
to obtain an extra good job. The furring on the 
ceiling should be at last 34-inch thick, and 2 
inches wide, and should be of well-sedagned 
lumber. Care must be exercised to have the 
furring solid, as Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 
require a foundation that will not spring in order 
to work properly. 

In many cases, studs and joists are twisted or 
out of line and the old plaster is uneven. In such 
cases, it is desirable to fur the surface to be 
Upsonized. This gives an even, level surface as 
low spots can be shimmed. Furring should be 
applied on 16-inch centers. 

If furring is not used as suggested in this blue 
print, window and door frames must be reduced 
in width to offset the thickness of furring shown 
in this drawing. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 

For First Coat 
50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
34 of a gallon pure turpentine 
34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 
44 pt. pure drier 


These Farmalaa will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 

If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

¥% pint light high grade enamel varnish 

\y pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead - 


% caer light high grade enamel var- 
nis 


1% gallons pure turpentine 
1% pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead. 

Tf the paint is to be tinted, add the tintin 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to | 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 

If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
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Upson Board in New Room on Studs 
With Reference to Blue Print No. 5 


Here is a design that should please those 
desiring a Dining Room with plate rail. A 
good deal of thought and time has been 
spent on this design in order to obtain a 
room that is artistic and yet not over- 
ornate, as such rooms sometimes are. 


The plate rail has a small bracket. Above 
is a frieze that offers an opportunity for 
variation in color to make the room interest- 
ing. 

This design is suitable for any type of 
home, but should be used only in a Dining 
Room or perhaps a Den. 


The beamed ceiling is a very simple de- 
sign suitable for a small room. However, 
other ceiling designs on Blue Prints 150 and 
151 may be used instead of the beamed 
ceiling, if desired. The one shown here, how- 
ever, 1s particularly suited to the room if a 


plate rail is to be used. 


In a very large Dining Room, small cross 
beams may be put in between the large 
beams which run crosswise of the room. We 
suggest placing these cross beams about 32 
inches apart in large rooms. Beams should 
never run the long way of the room, for 
when this is done, they give the appearance 
of a line of railroad tracks. 


In a large room the side wall panels may 
be varied as to size, but in no case should 
they be wider than 48 inches, and in no case 
narrower than those shown in the drawing 
which is drawn to scale. The side wall 
decorative strips should be 3 or 4 inches 
wide in a large room. The strip shown, 
which is No. 4, need not be used, as decora- 
tive strips No. 40 or No. 42 shown on Blue 
Print 152 may be appropriately substituted. 


Upson Board in New Room on Studs 
With Reference to Blue Print No. 5-B 


Here is shown a more elaborate room 
finish, suitable for Living Room, Dining 
Room, Library or Hall. We cannot con- 
ceive of any room being paneled more ar- 
tistically. 

The panel scheme forms an extremely 
satisfactory background for colorful draper- 
ies, furniture, rugs and other furnishings in 
the home. Through the magic of color, cor- 
rectly selected, anyone should be proud of a 
room finished as illustrated, for it will com- 
pare favorably with the finest examples of 
model rooms shown in home making maga- 
zines. 

In this design, Upson Fiber Strips are 
shown in combination with suitable wood 
mouldings. This idea of combining Upson 
Fiber Decorative Strips with wood in an 
attractive, artistic manner, originated with 
The Upson Company. 

To obtain the charming and effective 
background as shown, no great expenditure 
need be made for the various kinds of fin- 
ishing mouldings. Upson Fiber Decorative 
Strips are inexpensive, work up without 
waste, require no sanding and can be 
painted or enameled with beautiful effect. 

We always recommend in repair work 
that the ceiling be furred with 74-inch by 
2-inch strips placed 16 inches apart and 


leveled up so that a perfectly even and 
attractive ceiling is obtained. 

Notice that the ceiling is of simple de- 

sign yet beautiful. Every part of the panel- 
ing of this room is easily carried out, since 
the drawing is absolutely complete in de- 
tails, showing just how to use Upson Board 
in conjunction with Upson Fiber Decora- 
tive Strips and mouldings, and also how to 
obtain the extremely effective cornice 
through the use of Upson Fiber Decorative 
Strips. In fact, if you will look at the draw- 
ing, you will find that there are only three 
distinct designs of mouldings used—there 
is a finishing mould used for the sides of the 
Decorative Strips, a wood moulding in the 
cornice, and a small moulding placed in the 
corner of the room. 
_ This room would be particularly effective 
in putty color, deep old ivory or even light 
tan. The panels of Upson Board might be 
further heightened in their artistic effect by 
being mottled through the use of soft brown 
and the woodwork antiqued in the same 
tone effect. Any good decorator or painter 
can put these effects on Upson Board more 
easily than on any other known wall cover- 
ing material. And the best part is that the 
walls are then sanitary and can be refinished 
or redecorated quickly and easily. 


Upson Board in New Room on Studs 
With Reference to Blue Print No. 5-A 


This design presents a new feature in the 
application of famous Blue-center Upson 
Board. It introduces a new Upson Fiber 
Decorative Strip, originated by us and used 
in conjunction with wood mouldings to 
obtain a beautiful panel effect like those so 
much used in the better class of homes. 

This design is suitable for a Living Room, 
Dining Room, Bedroom or Hall. 

The paneled walls as shown in this draw- 
ing make the most appropriate background 
for furniture and furnishings, for draperies, 
furniture, lamps. Moreover, the Upson 
Fiber Decorative Strips are applied exactly 
as wood strips would be applied, but are less 
expensive. : 

If you will look at the sketch of the room 
in the center of the blue print, you will get 
a fair idea of the attractive walls which are 
obtainable with practically three wood 
mouldings—a cornice mould, an angle 
mould for corners, and an artistic edge 
mould for the Upson Fiber Decorative 
Strips. : 

Upson Fiber Decorative Strips save con- 


siderable money because they require no 
sanding; have no knot holes, bad spots and 
other faults causing waste. They are 
quickly and easily cut and fitted, and take 
all finishes perfectly excepting water stains. 

We call your special attention to the 
cornice treatment of this room which is 
shown in detail on the blue print. It is to be 
observed that the cornice is to be built up 
with Upson Fiber Decorative Strips placed 
one on the other, giving a beautiful relief- 
in-shadow effect. 

The method of treating corners as shown 
in detailed drawing No. 3, should also have 
particular attention. A mould less than 34 
of an inch should not be used—a 7%-inch 
mould is better. 

This blue print shows Upson Board and 
Upson Fiber Decorative Strips applied 
direct to studs. In case it is desired to 
apply them over old plaster the Upson 
Board can be nailed direct over old plaster 
on side walls. The ceiling, for a good job, 
should be furred with 7%-inch by 2-inch- 
wide furring strips placed 16 inches apart. 


Upson Board in New Room on Furring Strips 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 6 


Here is a most interesting panel scheme 
which is easily possible by the use of Upson 
Board. It is particularly suitable for a Hall, 
Dining Room, or Library. The style is 
somewhat English or Colonial, but can be 
used in any period or type of home. 

If used in a small hall, the paneling 
height should not run quite as high as in- 
dicated on the drawing, but should be 
approximately three-quarters of the dis- 
tance from the floor to the ceiling. 

Note that the ceiling has a plain but at- 
tractive beam. The trim used in this design 
is special, but can be easily obtained from 
any good planing mill or wood-working 
company. 

When the Upson Board and trim are 
applied as directed, and the room enameled 
or painted in appropriate colors, you have 


the effect of one of the Old Colonial paneled 
rooms. The dimensions of the panels 
should not be changed much from those 
given on the design, whether your room be 
large or small. The ceiling beams, however, 
can be varied slightly to fit conditions. 

Wide decorative strips can be used on the 
ceiling in place of the beams, although they 
will not be as effective as a beamed ceiling. 
If you do not care particularly for the dec- 
orative strips as shown on this drawing, 
strip No. 38 shown on Blue Print 152 or a 
plain wood strip may be used for the rails, 
but of course it would not give quite the 
finished effect. 

If this design is carried out for use in a 
Hall, when enameled in soft ivory colors 
with a frieze tinted or mottled, you have a 
most attractive room. 


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Upson Board in New Room on Furring Strips 


Here we see the adaptability of Upson Board 
for a living room or library. This represents 
a most pleasing appearance when completed. 


The panel design is simple and can be adapted 
to any size room by increasing or decreasing the 
number of panels. This is a modern room and 
therefore adaptable for any kind of home. 


The frieze is plain with just a decorative strip 
to line off the panels, although any beamed ceil- 
ing can be used to advantage. 


Note that in this drawing, complete working 
details for the treatment of the board around 
the chimney as well as for the bookcases are 
given. 

A plain English or Colonial mantel is recom- 
mended for this room. Nothing of an elaborate 
design with columns or carving should be used. 


The moldings are largely special but can be 
obtained from any good planing mill. 


We do not recommend walls of one color and 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 7 


woodwork of another—except perhaps in a | 


library or den—as, for example, tan walls with 
natural varnish or walnut-stained trim. Beauti- 
ful effects can be obtained bystippling thesecond 
coat. The most pleasing effect will be obtained 
by having the wall of a chosen color with wood- 
work in a trifle darker rubbed enamel. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at the top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


Your attention is particularly called to the 
fact that all studs and joists shown in this draw- 
ing have been furred or stripped in order to ob- 
tain an extra good job. The furring on the ceil- 
ing should be at least 34-inch thick, and 2 inches 


‘wide, and should be of well-seasoned lumber. 


Care must be exercised to have the furring solid, 
as Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners require a 
foundation that will not spring in order to work 
properly. 

In many cases, studs and joists are twisted or 
out of line and the old plaster is uneven. In such 
cases, it is desirable to fur the surface to be Up- 
sonized. This gives an even, level surface as low 
spots can be shimmed. 


Furring should be applied on 16-inch centers, 
placing extra nailing pieces so that panels can 
be nailed on all four sides. 


If furring is not used as suggested in this blue 
print, window and door frames must be reduced 
in width to offset the thickness of furring shown 
in this drawing. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 
50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
34 of a gallon pure turpentine 
34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

\4 pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 
If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

& pint light high grade enamel varnish 
\% pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

% to | gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
&% gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nis 
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Y pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tintin 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Upson Board in Kitchen on Furring Strips 
With Reference to Blue Print No. 8 


Here is a design that will be welcomed by 
every woman who appreciates a bright, 
cheerful kitchen. For this kitchen of Upson 
Fibre-Tile and Upson Board gives walls and 
ceilings that are easily and inexpensively 
applied, that are economical and within the 
reach of every home-owner. 


In this design we have used the square 
pattern of Upson Fibre-Tile as a wainscot 
running a little more than two-thirds of the 
distance from the floor to the ceiling. Above 
it is regular Upson Board. 


The entire treatment of the room is very 
plain so that cleaning or refinishing is easily 
accomplished. This not only gives a kitchen 
that is washable but also one that can be 
renewed very quickly whenever desired. 


The wood trim is extremely simple, but 
can hardly be improved upon. It is easily 
cleaned, since there are no corners to collect 
dust or dirt, and there are no fancy mold- 


ings. All trim is rounded so that dust and 
dirt are quickly removed. 


The woodwork of the room and the Up- 
son Fibre-Tile should be finished with high- 
grade enamel in white or in an ivory tint, 
while above, the Upson Board can be fin- 
ished a warm gray, a sunshine yellow or a 
turquoise blue. It is strongly recommended 
that you keep away from the old-fashioned 
green, drab and slate colors which always 
tend to make a dingy kitchen. 


A kitchen finished with two undercoats 
of white or ivory and two coats of high-grade 
enamel will, to the housewife’s surprise, be 
easy to keep clean. Or, if preferred, it can 
be finished in any of the harmonious, smart 
new color schemes. It will not soil as easily 
as one might think. 

The layout of the furniture in this kitchen 
is simply shown as an idea of a good ar- 
rangement, but of course need not be fok 
lowed. 


Upson Board in Place of Plaster on Lath— New Work 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 51 


The design of this Upsonized room is suit- 
able where there is a high ceiling or in a large 
room. The paneling design, whichis modern, 
is best suited for a dining room, living room, 
or library, or in a good sized hall. 

Any large room finished in this design will 
be extremely attractive because of the 
interesting cornices and ceiling beams. 

The moldings are plain, and the frieze 
offers an opportunity for variation in color 
effects. By the judicious use of colors, the 
height of the ceiling may be pulled down if 
desired. 

The angle treatment on the left-hand side 
of the drawing shows exactly how the board 
is applied over lath, and how the decorative 
strips are inserted between the top of the 
base and the lath and then followed around 
the panel from the corner and back to the 


base. A study of this detail is worth while. 


The ceiling beams may be placed a little 
farther apart if desired, although in small 
rooms they appear to best advantage when 
they are placed about 16 inches apart. Other 
ceiling designs may be substituted for the 
one shown here, if desired. 


We wish to call particular attention to the 
fact that the décorative strips, particularly 
the frieze decorative strips, do not require 
nailing pieces back of the board, because 
the laths take the place of nailing strips. In 
new work, however, where there is no lath 
and the Upson Board is applied directly to 
the studs or furring, it is necessary to have 
nailing strips placed in back of the frieze 
decorative strips so that the board may be 
nailed on all four sides without gaps appear- 
ing. 


Upson Board in Place of Plaster on Studs—-New Work 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 50 


Here is one of the simplest and most in- 
expensive methods ofapplying Upson Board. 
The design can easily be made to fit any 
room, and is particularly adapted for a small 
room where it will have the effect of giving 
height to the ceiling. 


It can be used appropriately for dining 
room, living room, library, hall or bedroom 
with splendid results, particularly if a har- 
monious color treatment is carefully car- 
ried out. The design cannot be said to be 
of any period, which makes it possible to 
use it appropriately in any home or equally 
well in an office or public building. 


While this design is of a room in which 
Upson Board is used as a substitute for lath 
and plaster, the Upson Board may, with 
slight changes, be applied over old plaster. 


The. drawing, however, is intended to give 
explicit directions for applying Upson Board 
and filling in spaces that were originally in- 
tended to be taken up by the greater thick- 
ness of plaster. 


A study of the angle treatments as shown 
on the left will reveal how a strip is inserted 
between the baseboard and the wall board, 
and how it is continued around each panel. 


The trim, moldings and decorative strips 
are all of simple design, and produce a com- 
paratively inexpensive room of beauty and 
interest. 


If the Upson Board is not substituted for 
plaster, the decorative strips may be run 
around the panels and placed on top of the 
base instead of base cap mold. This makes 
a good Upson Board installation. 


Upson Board in Kitchen on Studs 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 52 


Here is another attractive, easily-cleaned 
kitchen finished with Upson Fibre-Tile and 
Upson Board. Either the square or oblong 
pattern of Upson Fibre-Tile may be used 
for the wainscot of this room. Above the 
wainscot, plain Upson Board is used in the 
panel effect indicated on the drawing. 


This is a simple, plain treatment, as all 
kitchen treatments should be, in order to 
make them easy to wash and keep clean. 
Note that there are no fancy moldings to 
catch the dust or make cleaning difficult. 


The Upson Fibre-Tile and wood trim are 
both finished in good white enamel with two 
undercoats of flat white and two coats of 
enamel. The Upson Board upper walls can 
be appropriately finished in any tint that 


will add cheer and attractiveness to this 
room, such as turquoise blue, warm gray, 
sunshine yellow, or rich ivory. 


Please note that two methods are shown 
for the treatment of the angle or cornices, 
either of which may be used in building this 
room. 


Can you not picture in your mind an 
Upsonized kitchen of this design with the 
Upson Fibre-Tile and woodwork finished in 
a cream and the Upson Board upper walls 
in a deep, rich, warm cream or old ivory, 
robin’s-egg blue—any of the new, smart 
color combinations? Such a kitchen is full 
of sunshine and not like the old dreary 
kitchens with plastered walls. 


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Upson .Board in Breakfast Nook on Studs 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 53 


This plan shows an attractive little break- 
fast nook finished in Upson Board. 


Breakfast nooks are gaining in popularity, 
and even in homes where no special space 
has been provided for such a room, people 
are adding them in their kitchens. 


This plan gives the information you need 
in order to build an attractive breakfast 
nook just off your kitchen. In many homes 
it is comparatively easy to utilize an unused 
portion of the kitchen or to add a small 
room to the kitchen and finish it as shown. 


The main idea of a breakfast room is to 
have it bright and cheery. Upson Board will 
enable you to carry out this idea to perfec- 
tion, as the walls may be treated in any soft, 
attractive shade desired. 


Paneling shown in this room is very sim- 
ple, permitting quick application and easy 
decoration. 


The angle at the left of the drawing shows 


at a glance just how the Upson Board is 
applied, while the drawing at the top and 
right-hand side of the page shows the sim- 
ple but effective wood trim recommended 
for this room. 


The benches and table may be of any size. 
Those shown on the accompanying blue 
print are a stock design carried by one of the 
large manufacturers, and can be purchased 
ready to set in place. 


Dimensions for the seat and table are 
given on the blue print. We shall be glad 
to give you the name of the manufacturer of 
this set. 


Can’t you imagine how attractive this 
breakfast nook would be, finished in tur- 
quoise blue with ivory woodwork, and ging- 
ham curtains at the windows? It would also 
be extremely attractive if decorated in put- 
ty or a warm gray tone, with gay cretonne 
‘ which the dominating tints are rose and 

lue. 


Moldings 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 152 


The selection of moldings and trim for 
your rooms is important, both as to design 
and quality. 


Here is shown a large selection of excep- 
tionally-well-designed moldings, suitable 
for use with plans shown in the Upson Blue 
Book. Every molding shown has been used 
in one or more of the designs of Upson Board 
interiors shown in Upson Blue Prints. 


Some of these moldings are stock patterns 
or can easily be obtained at any good wood- 
working mill. The exact designs as shown 
need not be followed, however, if similar 
moldings may be more easily obtained 
locally. 


It pays to buy first-quality trim, even 
though the first cost may be a trifle higher 
than other grades. 


Avoid knotty, sappy, checked orimperfect 
woods. Be sure your trim is kiln-dried so it 
will not shrink after application. The 
shrinking of trim gives an unsightly or un- 
finished line between wallpaper and trim— 
or an unpainted edge if wall is painted—so 
be sure the trim you use is thoroughly dry. 


Insist that your trim be cut smoothly and 
perfectly without splinters, roughness or 
gouges. It should come to you ready to 
apply, without any great amount of sand- 
papering being necessary. 


Cornices 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 156 


This sheet exhibits fourteen methods of 
handling the problem of a cornice in a room. 


Both simple and elaborate cornice treat- 
ments are shown. 


The simple cornices are best adapted for 
use in bedrooms and small rooms, while the 
more elaborate ones are suitable for a living 
room, dining room, library, den or hall. 


A correct cornice treatment greatly en- 
hances the beauty of a room by giving it a 
finishing touch. It eliminates the look of 
bareness where walls and ceiling meet. 


The selection of the proper decorative 
strip to use with each cornice is important, 
as the strips and cornices should harmonize 
for the most pleasing effects. 


Following are given the numbers of dec- 
orative strips which combine well with the 
various cornices. (The numbers of decora- 
tive strips in the left-hand column refer to 
numbered strips on Blue Print 152, while 
the cornice numbers on the right refer to 


Blue Print 156.) 


Decorative Strip No. 38 
with Cornice No. C- 1 


Decorative Strip No. 42 
with Cornice No. C- 2 


Decorative Strip No. 44 
with Cornice No. C- 3 


Decorative Strip No. 49 
with Cornice No. C- 4 


Decorative Strip No. 44 
with Cornice No. 


Decorative Strip No. 42 
with Cornice No. 


Decorative Strips Nos. 44 and 47 
with Cornice No. 


Decorative Strip No. 42 
with Cornice No. 


Decorative Strips Nos. 44 and 47 
with Cornice No. C- 9 


Decorative Strip No. 42 
with Cornice No, C-10 


Decorative Strip No. 38 
with Cornice No. C-11 


Decorative Strip No. 42 
with Cornice No. C-12 


Decorative Strip No. 44 
with Cornice No. C-13 


Decorative Strip No. 42 
with Cornice No. C-14 


Application of Upson Board in Single Store 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 157 


Here is a plan of Upsonizing which has 
been used in one of the finest drugstores in 
the country. Itis equally adapted, however, 
to any single retail store. 

You will agree that its appearance is far 
superior to crudely-designed steel ceilings 
or streaky-appearing wood, cracking plaster, 
or heavy, brittle gypsum board. 

Extra-Thick—Extra-Strong Upson Board 
(Quarter Inch) is recommended for use in all 
fine home and public room installations on 
account of its greater strength. 

In using Upson Board in stores, it is well 
to select a good design, such as the one 
shown here, and not attempt to carry out a 
too simple effect with small panels and nar- 
row, cheap-looking decorative strips. 


The store shown here, you will observe, 
not only has an attractive cornice, but also 
has column effects on the side walls, and a 
beamed ceiling, all of which may be made 
to harmonize with new or old fixtures. 


Detailed drawings at the left and right of 
the sheet give exact information as to the 
correct method of applying the Upson 
Board, moldings and dimensions, so that 
this design can readily be executed by any 
good contractor. 


Note that Upson Board has been used as 
a backing for the shelving in this store. 


_ We will gladly have our Interior Decora- 
tive Department lay out a plan for Upson- 
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Upson Board and Upson Fibre-Tile in Bathroom on Studs 


Here is an interesting and attractive bath- 
room for a new home, finished with a wainscot 
of Upson Fibre-Tile in the square pattern, and 
upper walls and ceilings of Upson Board. 


More and more builders of new homes are 
learning that Upson Fibre-Tile and Upson Board 
are the most practical as well as the most ecu- 
nomical materials for the walls and ceilings of 
bathrooms. 


When properly applied, Upson Board and 
Upson Fibre-Tile should stand the extreme con- 
ditions of heat, cold and moisture to which the 
average bathroom is subjected better than al- 
most any other material. 


‘The design shown here can be used for a bath- 
room of any home, no matter how moderate or 
elaborate, and will produce a clean, sanitary, 
easily-maintained bathroom. 


Upson Fibre-Tile has practically all the vir- 
tues of expensive ceramic tile as well as many 
advantages of its own. It cannot crack, craze, 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 54 


or loosen, and costs only about one-tenth as 
much as ceramic tile. 


When finished with at least two coats of flat 
paint and two coats of high-grade enamel, Up- 
son Fibre-Tile can easily be kept bright and 
clean by occasional wiping with a damp cloth. 
Accidental splashes can easily be wiped off with- 
out injuring the surface in any way. 


When necessary to get at the plumbing or 
electric wiring, a single panel or more of Upson 
Board or Upson Fibre-Tile can be removed and 
replaced without in any way damaging the 
panel. 

We want to call your special attention to the 
wood trim used in this bathroom. It is of simple 
design, in keeping with what a bathroom should 
be. Note that the trim shown has no cornice 
or fancy lines to catch and hold dust and dirt. 

A bathroom in either a new or old home in 
which Upson Fibre-Tile has been applied, fin- 
ished with glistening fixtures, with plain 
Upson Board panels above in turquoise blue or 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


rich ivory, gives a bathroom of Jasting attrac- 
tiveness. Be sure to use at least two undercoats 
of flat and two coats of a high-grade enamel. 
Finish the plain Upson Board in an eggshell 
gloss or flat enamel. A bathroom or kitchen 
should never be finished in flat paints, as it is 
not easy to remove dirt and grease from them. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at the top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 


50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

\% pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 
If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

¥% pint light high grade enamel varnish 

14 pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

% to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 

A scant half-gallon light high grade 

enamel varnish 
Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 

able, use the following formula: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

% gallon light high grade enamel var- 

nis 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

¥ pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Upson Board Used for Show Window Backs and Portable Screens 


Just a few of the countless possibilities of the 
use of Upson Board for store window back- 
grounds and screens are shown on this sheet. 


Backgrounds of Upson Board are far hand- 
somer than those made of wood. When finished 
in some neutral color, such as gray, putty, or 
rich ivory, they display merchandise to better 
advantage than do other backgrounds. 


Window Background A 


In the lower center of the sheet is a simple 
treatment for the single store with double doors 
in the center and where a window background 
is desired on each side running from the floor to 
about the bottom of the transom. The numbers 
refer to the detail at the left. 


The trim indicated can be obtained at any 
good planing mill. 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 153 


It should be borne in mind that this is but 
one of the possibilities for the use of Upson 
Board. In using Upson Board, too, it should be 
remembered that it is simply necessary to use 
the board exactly as wood panels would be used, 
and that any job that can be done with wood 
can be done better with Upson Board. 


Window Background D 


At the top center is a background frequently 
desired in a store simply as a background for the 
display of goods and to keep customers inside 
the store from intruding on the window display. 


The height is 5 to 514 feet, space being left at 
the top so that glass may be added if desired. 


Details 13, 16 and 17 at the right of the sheet 


show how the construction is carried out. 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


The design shown is very plain and simple, 
but it lends itself well to adaptations to meet 
the wishes and requirements of the owner. In- 
genuity will suggest many others. 


Portable Screens B and C 


Here are two suggestive designs for screens 
such as are frequently used in store windows to 
separate different lines of merchandise or to_ 
cover up unattractive features. 


These drawings are made to scale, and the 
dimensions can easily be determined by using 
the scale in the lower left-hand corner. 


The number of possible designs is practically 
unlimited, but those shown here will furnish a 
basis upon which other designs may be worked 
out. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 

50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead { 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

\% pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 


If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

134 gallons pure turpentine 

% pint light high grade enamel varnish 
4 pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

% gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nis 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

4% pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tintin 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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5 Ceiling Designs for Upson Board 


Upson Board is particularly adapted for use 
on ceilings, because it is strong, tough and light 
in weight. Constant vibration from walking on 
floors above has little or no effect on Upsonized 
ceilings, whereas ceilings of plaster frequently 
loosen and fall. Because of their weight, plaster- 
filled wall boards sometimes require expensive 
reinforcement of the ceiling, and vibration often 
causes the panels to work loose from the nails. 

The Upsonized ceilings shown on the accom- 
panying blue print may be adapted for almost 
any room. The designs as shown may, of course, 
be varied to suit any size room, and the wood- 
trim also may be varied without detracting from 
the effectiveness of the finished job. 

As the plaster on ceilings is usually uneven, 
we recommend that all ceilings be furred in order 
to afford a /evel nailing surface for the Upson 
Board. Low spots can then be shimmed up. 

If Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners are to be 
used, the old plaster must be furred, as old 
plaster does not provide a sufficiently solid back- 
ground for the use of fasteners. For furring, use 
l-inch x 134-inch or 2-inch material on 16-inch 
centers. Furring must be solid, as Upson Self- 
Clinching Fasteners will not clinch into board 
properly if furring is springy. 

If a straight edge proves the ceiling to be even 
and level, the board can be applied without fur- 
ring. In this case, 2-inch finishing brads must 
be used in order to penetrate the Upson Board 
and old plaster, and assure firm nailing to the 
laths, studs or joists underneath. 

On ceilings, the decorative strips are best run 
the short way of the room, as running them the 
long way gives an undesirable railroad track 
effect. In the large rooms, the decorative strips 
should be at least 3 or 4 inches wide. 

Beams, also, should be run the short way and 
should be evenly spaced. The key numbers refer 
to the detailed end views of the wooden cornice 
and decorative strips in the center of the sheet. 


Design A 


This design is eminently fitted for almost any 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 150 


room in the house, office, or store where a rather 
inexpensive ceiling 1s desired. 


Design B 


Here is an excellent example of a curved ceil- 
ing, which is often desired but not easily ob- 
tained with any material except Upson Board. 
It is especially appropriate for a library, dining 
room, den and, in some cases, a living room. 


Upson Board 1s easily bent without breaking 
to fit the curve of the ceiling, and may be ap- 
plied direct to joists with either nails or Upson 
Self-Clinching Fasteners, although fasteners are 
recommended as being stronger and making a 
more beautiful and satisfactory installation. 


This design can be used in old work as well as 
new if the ceiling height of the old plaster room 
allows space enough for the curve. 


Design C 


This is a beamed ceiling suggestion which is 
unusually beautiful. The beams, as you will 
observe, are placed quite near together on 16- 
inch centers. This style of ceiling is especially 
appropriate for a dining room or library in 
almost any type of house. It could be used in a 
living room, but when thus used, would be best 
in a house carried out in Colonial or Old Eng- 
lish style. 

You will find that the lettering 7, 8, and 10 
refers to the end views of the trim in the center 
of the sheet; 8 is the small beam which is placed 
on 16-inch centers, while a choice of cornice 
treatment is given in 7 and 10. In other words, 
cornice treatment 7 represents the half beam to 
correspond with the ceiling beam, and 10 is sim- 
ply a plain cornice treatment which harmonizes 
and is often used. The latter is preferred in 
small rooms. Anyone applying this beamed ceil- 
ing will find it extremely attractive and service- 
able. The beams may be of any color to match 
the trim of the room, and the Upson Board can 
be painted in some ‘rich tone of i ivory, or the 
ceiling beams may be of white enamel. 


Design D 

Here we have another example of a beamed 
ceiling, which is eminently satisfactory for a 
living room, dining room, den or hall, and is 
easily applied in new work direct to the studs or 
over old plaster. As in the other cases, the let- 
tering refers to the wood trim exhibited in the 
center of the page. You will observe that the 
beam in this ceiling is deeper and wider, and in 
the case of a large room may be increased in 
size up to 6 inches in width. The cornice treat- 
ment is very simple but one that will give a 
finished effect to the room. For a color scheme 
we would suggest that the panels of Upson 
Board be treated as usual in some light tint, 
like ivory or cream which are always neutral 
and appropriate colors, and that the wood 
beams be finished to harmonize either with the 
mahogany, walnut or enamel finish in the room. 


Design E 


This is a handsome ceiling, combining a larger 
beam with a smaller beam and Upson tion as 
a filler. By referring to the numbers as exhib- 
ited in the center of the page you will note that 
it utilizes parts 7, 8, 9, and 10 in perfect har- 
mony. The exact molding shapes do not have to 
be used but should be followed as nearly as 
possible. 

This ceiling is particularly suitable for the 
library and dining room of a good-sized house, 
and if the living room is carried out in Colonial 
or English period it will harmonize splendidly. 
It is possible to have the smaller beams farther 
apart but it is not quite as handsome, although 
in rooms that are longer than they are wide it 
is very effective. Approximately square rooms 
should be carried out as shown. 

The proper color scheme for this room would 
be to have the Upson Board finished in some 
light tone of ivory, or a dull gold could be used 
in case the room were a library. The woodwork 
is best finished to match the trim of the room, 
although in no case do we recommend finishing 
the beams in the natural color of golden oak or 
the light yellow tones of the pines. 


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Upson Board on Old Plaster— Ceiling Furred 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 100 


Here is a plain, inexpensive design for 
Upsonizing over old plaster. With slight 
modification it may be used for new work 
also. 


In an old home where the plaster side 
walls and ceiling of a room are cracked, loose 
and unsightly, dependable Upson Board 
can quickly transform it into a new room 
without removing the plaster. Dust and 
dirt seeping and sifting all through the 
house and the annoying delays which al- 
ways accompany re-plastering, are avoided. 


In applying Upson Board inthis old room, 
it is assumed that the old trim, doors, win- 
dows and baseboard are to remain. 


In the angle design at the left is shown the 
correct application of Upson Board. 


At the right of the drawing is shown the 
details of the correct method of applying 
Upson Board in connection with the base 


and door trim. 

If the plain decorative strip (4) as shown 
on the plan is not desired, any other design 
may be substituted as, for instance, No. 44 
shown in Blue Print No. 152, which is 
equally appropriate for this room. 

It is advisable to apply furring strips 
about 2 inches by 7% inch on 16-inch centers 
over the old plaster before applying Upson 
Board. Thus any unevenness of the plaster 
can be corrected by leveling the furring by 
means of shimming. 

Where Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 
are to be used in applying Upson Board over 
old plaster, this furring of the plaster is 
absolutely necessary in order to assure a 
solid foundation for the fasteners. Be sure 
that furring is absolutely solid under where 
fasteners are applied, so there will be no 
possibility of the furring springing when the 
fasteners are drawn into the Upson Board. 


Upson Board on Old Plaster—Ceiling Furred 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 101 


Here is another simple, artistic Upson 
Board design which makes a cheerful, homey 
room at comparatively small cost. 

If it is desired to use this plan for a bed- 
room installation, we recommend that the 
decorative strip or chair rail running around 
the room be eliminated and the panels run 
from the floor to the ceiling. 

The plan shows the old trim remaining 
intact, and the treatment of trim and Up- 
son Board is shown in detail at the left side 
of the sheet. Further details are shown at 


the right, where a new mold is shown at the 
top of the baseboard. Any suitable molding 
that will bridge the gap between the top of 
the baseboard and the Upson Board may be 
satisfactorily used. 

The Colonial chair rail around the room 
may be omitted if desired, although its use 
adds an artistic touch to the room. 

If the room is large, we recommend that 
the decorative strip be 3 or 4 inches wide. 

The panels may be of any width pleasing 
to the owner. 


Upson Board and Upson Fibre-Tile in Bathroom 
on Old Lath 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 103 


This application sheet shows an old bath- 
room from which the plaster has been re- 
moved and Upson Board and Upson Fibre- 
Tile applied over the old lath. 

The same design can be used in applying 


Upson Board and Upson Fibre-Tile directly 
to studs in new construction. 

The square pattern of Upson Fibre-Tile 
is shown in this design, this being the cor- 
rect pattern to use where it is desired to 


have a tile wainscot more than 4 feet high. 


In using the oblong pattern, the panels of 
Upson Fibre-Tile are run around the room, 
making a 4-foot wainscot (the width of one 
panel). The upper walls are finished in Up- 
son Board as indicated for the small frieze 
in the accompanying plan. 


The treatment of trim is the same in 
either case, except that where the oblong 


wainscot cap mold is recommended instead 
of the plain decorative strip (4) shown in 
this plan, although this strip may be used 
in exactly the same manner in the lower 
position. 


If the tub is a set-in tub, follow closely 
the directions given in detail of “Section 
Through Bath Tub,” in Blue Print No. 54, 
in order to make a water-tight joint between 


pattern is used for a 4-foot wainscot, a ~the Upson Board and the rim of the tub. 


Various Ceilings of Upson Board 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 151 


Six Upson Board ceiling designs are shown 
on this sheet. These designs may be varied 
to fit any ceiling and the wood trim shown 
may be used with equally pleasing effects. 

We do not recommend walls of one color 
and woodwork of another—except perhaps 
in a library or den—as, for example, tan 
walls with natural varnish or walnut-stained 
trim. The most pleasing effect will be ob- 
tained by having the wall of a chosen color 
with woodwork in a trifle darker rubbed 
enamel. : 

Never use large-headed nails in centers 
of panels, for they cannot be hidden. We 
recommend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners 
(patented) which anchor the panels securely 
in place from the back. They eliminate ugly 
nail marks from centers of panels and cut 
the cost of applying centers of panels by 
doing away with the necessity of counter- 
sinking nails and filling nail holes. 

We recommend that all ceiling joists 
shown in this drawing be furred or stripped 
in order to obtain an extra good job. The 
furring should be at least 34 inch thick and 
2 inches wide, and should be of well-sea- 
soned lumber. Care must be exercised to 
have the furring solid, as Upson Self-Clinch- 
ing Fasteners require a foundation that will 
not spring in order to work properly. 

Ceiling F 

This is a very plain but attractive ceiling 
for a small room where a small-beamed ceil- 
ing effect is desired. 

This design is suitable for a living room, 
dining room, den, hall, or office. It is not 
recommended for bedrooms. 

The Numbers 11 and 12 refer to the small 
detail drawings in the center of the sheet. 
The cornice is an easy one to obtain and the 
beam is of simple construction, 


The half-beam effect shown in Drawing 
11 may be omitted and a quarter-round cove 
used at the ceiling angle. 


To use this design for a large room, carry 
out the border treatment as indicated and 
obtain the necessary increase in area by 
adding extra panels in the center. 


Ceiling G 
It is often desired to have a curved cove 
effect in a home. Such a treatment is easily 
obtained with Upson Board by following 
the simple directions given here. 


_ This ceiling can be applied direct to joists 
in new construction—or over old plaster. 
In applying over old plaster, the brackets 
should be nailed solidly to the studs and 
joists under the old plaster, although the 
plaster need not be removed. For a first- 
class job the plastered ceiling should be 
furred on 16-inch centers. 


The Numbers 13 and 14 refer to detail 
drawings in the center of the sheet. The 
cornice shown (13) is easily obtained, but 
need not follow the exact design, although 
it should closely resemble it. 


The decorative strip (14) is quite appro- 
priate for this room, for it-not only saves 
time in matching the cornice but it is also 
different from the moldings ordinarily shown 
in such rooms. The detail shown (14) 
should be maintained, as a larger or smaller 
strip is not as attractive. 

This ceiling is appropriate for a living 
room, dining room or large bedroom. It may 
also be appropriately used for store ceilings. 


It should not be used in a room smaller 
than 12 by 10 feet, and the curve of the ceil- 


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Upson Board and Upson Fibre-Tile in Bathroom on Old Plaster 


> Board and Upson Fibre- Tile may be 


e wall. ard ceilings of an old 


y be ase alls are 
old. cracked Keei.e’s Cement or base is of un- 
sightly wood. 


This drawing shows such a room with the old 
trim left in place. If the old woodwork is in 
poor condition, however, it may be best to re- 
move it all and put in modern plain trim with 
rounded corners and edges. In such a case we 
suggest a trim similar to that shown in Blue 
Print 54. 

It is not absolutely necessary to remove the 
old trim, for this design shows exactly how to 
make a cheerful, attractive bathroom out of a 
dark, dingy one. 


The tile shown in the drawing is the oblong 
pattern of Upson Fibre-Tile, each tile being 4 x 
114 inches. The square pattern (4 x 4 inches) 
may be substituted if desired, however. 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 102 


If new fixtures are to be installed and a set-in 
bathtub used, note the detail of the correct 
» + of “pa Roard around the edges of 


lhe space between the rim of the tub and the 
Upson Board or Upson Fibre-Tile is to be filled 
with white-lead putty, and the wood base is to 
be set against the tub and onto the putty as 


shown, so that water cannot get back of the 
Upson Board or Upson Fibre-Tile and tub. 


Upson Fibre-Tile takes any of the smart new 
color schemes—cream, old ivory, robin’s-egg 
blue. Enamel with a high-grade enamel. Change 
colors as often as you wish, at a minimum of 
expense. 


It pays to use the highest-grade enamel, since 
it will stand frequent washing and wear longer. 
An Upsonized bathroom finished with good 
enamel will last for years. 


A bathroom in either a new or old home in 
which Upson Fibre-Tile has been applied, finished 
with glistening fixtures, and plain Upson Board 


Various Ceilings of Upson Board 


panels above in turquoise blue or rich ivory, 
gives a bathroom of Jasting attractiveness. Be 
sure to use at least two undercoats of flat and 
two coats of a high-grade enamel. Finish the 
plain Upson Board in an eggshell gloss or flat 
enamel. A bathroom or kitchen should never be 
finished in flat paints, as it is not easy to remove 
dirt and grease from them. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at the top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. 


(Continued from page 44) 


ing should be made a size suitable to the 
size of the room. It would not be appro- 
priate to put a curve wider than 12 inches 
in a small room, 

If the Upson Board has hardened so it 
does not bend easily, moisten the back with 
water applied with a large brush. Allow 
the board to stand for an hour or so and 
then apply while moist. Do not soak the 
board in water. 


Ceiling H 
Here is a ceiling that is extremely attrac- 


tive, easy to apply, and suitable for almost 
any room in the house, store, or office. It is 
of an English or Colonial tendency but is 
well suited to the modern interior. 


Observe that the molding or decorative 


strip (15) is easily fitted to the miter 
block (A). 


Ceiling J 


Here is an artistic ceiling design that is 
suitable for any room in the house, store, 
or office. 


Notice particularly the attractive cove 
mold suggested for the cornice (17). 


The length and width of the panels may 
also be changed, although we do not recom- 
mend small panels. If the panels are about 
the proportion shown in the drawing, the 
ceiling will present a molded plaster effect, 
especially if painted white or cream color. 

The miter block (A) is not shown in this 
drawing but may be used if desired. The 
joints made by the crossing of the decora- 
tive strips can be either mitered or one 
piece scribed to the other. Scribing must be 
done very carefully. 


Ceiling K 
This ceiling has every effect of molded 


plaster. It gives an especially pleasing effect 
in a large living room, diningroomorlibrary. 
It is not recommended for a bedroom unless 
it be a very large room. 


In increasing the number and size of 
panels to suit the size of the room, care 
should be taken to keep the outside panels 
narrower than those in the center. The out- 
side border effect adds much to the attrac- 
tiveness of this ceiling. 


Miter block (A) may be omitted, al- 
though its use is recommended since it ap- 
pears to add considerably to the attractive- 
ness of the ceiling. 


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Again, The Upson Company takes 
the lead in the development of wall- 
board! 

This time, it is a new and distinct 
innovation in the method of paneling 
for ceilings—a radical departure from 
the ordinary type of ceiling—and one 
that has been received with great en- 
thusiasm by architects, builders and 
home owners alike. 

Such paneling has always been in 
good taste and much desired, but until 
1926, when this new system was de- 
veloped, it was considered possible to 
secure these effects only by the use of 
expensive hand-modeled plaster. 

Hand-modeled plaster, no matter how 
carefully applied, will almost invariably 
crack—and 1s very costly! 

It is available only to a comparative- 
ly few wealthy city dwellers— because 
of its high cost and the fact that there 
are relatively few plasterers competent 
to do the work, and those few crafts- 
men are for the most part located in the 
larger cities. 


The above photograph shows the furring used as a base 
for the attractive Upson Relief Paneled Ceiling shown in 
the photograph of the beautiful living room on this page. 


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This beautiful Upsonized ceiling was constructed in accordance with the New Upson 
Method of Relief Paneling. It cost complete approximately $365.00—about one-quarter 
the contractor’s estimate for a similar ceiling done in hand-modeled plaster. This Up- 
son Board ceiling can never crack or fall. 


These Beautiful Ceilings Now Available 
to Every Home Owner 


Now, every home owner, no matter where located, can enjoy 
the luxury of relief paneled ceilings. For any good carpenter 
can easily construct these beautiful ceilings, using only Upson 
Board and appropriate trim, by following the simple Upson 
Blue Prints, which are furnished free. Several different panel 
designs are available and others will be added from time to 
time. These blue prints will suggest a hundred other rich and 
pleasing designs just as easy to obtain. 

Briefly, the New Upson Method of Relief Paneling consists 
of covering the entire ceiling surface with large,sturdy panels 
of Upson Board—applied to furring over the old plaster, or in 
new construction to furring applied direct to the studs. 

A second layer of Upson Board, from which the desired pat- 
tern has been cut by means of a die or template, is then super- 
imposed over the first. 


utely New Treatment of Wall Board Paneling 


The cutting out of the relief pattern 
may be done with a sharp knife after 
the design hasbeen marked on the panel 
of Upson Board, as shown in the 
accompanying picture. 

After this second panel of Upson 
Board has been applied over the first, 
the decorative trim is put on in accord- 
ancewith the particular design selected. 

Since the Upson Board ceiling can 
never crack or fall—should always look 
fully as well as the molded plaster ceil- 
ing would look when new—and costs 
less than one-third as much, it is read- 
ily apparent that the discriminating 
home owner and architect who knows 
will invariably choose the Upson Board 
ceiling. 

Hundreds of owners who have want- 
ed a relief paneled ceiling in at least one 
room, but have had to forego this de- 
sire because of the high cost or other 
unfavorable considerations, are now 
enjoying the new Upson Relief Paneled 
Ceilings. 


Here is the carpenter cutting out the design for the U 

son Relief Paneled Ceiling shown above. Complete de- 
tails of construction, and Blue Prints of several designs 
of Upson Relief Paneling will be found on the follow- 


ing pages. 


How to Build Upson Relief Paneled Ceilings 


Follow These Simple Directions and the Upson Blue Prints 


With Reference to Blue Prints Nos. 151-B and 151-C 


New 
ceilings! 

Methods that give the effect of molded plas- 
ter at a fraction of the cost. That is what the 
“relief” and “cut-out” designs suggested on the 
two following pages offer to the architect and 
decorator. 

The few ceiling designs shown here are merely 
suggestive of the many and varied designs which 
any architect or decorator can devise. 


These “relief and “cut-out” treatments 
make it possible for the architect, decorator, or 
builder to obtain at little cost ceilings with the 
beauty of hand-modeled plaster and expensive 
wood paneling. 


In brief, the new idea consists in (1) Obtain- 
ing a relief effect on the ceiling through the use 
of wide panel strips of Upson Board, the width 
varying from ten inches to two feet, according 
to the size of the ceiling, or (2) Cutting the cen- 
ter out of full-sized panels of Upson Board to 
obtain the desired designs without joints and 
then covering the panel edges with additional 
strips of Upson Board in combination with spe- 
cially-machined moldings, or (3) Cutting pat- 
tern designs out of full-sized panels after laying 
the design out flat on floor of room in order to 
make sure of symmetry and matching of design. 
The blue-print suggestions will give you an idea 
as to just how these designs may be laid out. 


Architects and decorators who have seen 
rooms finished in one of these new treatments 
are intensely enthusiastic about the beauty and 
smartness of the finished job; they are impressed 
with the endless variety of designs which can be 
created. 

It is worth your while to study these unique 
methods of ceiling treatments; they strike a new 
note in interior decoration; they make possible 
beautiful ceilings at comparatively little cost. 


alluring —fascinating treatments for 


The prime requisite for jobs of this character 
is substantial wood nailing pieces in back of 
Upson Board decorative strips, to permit firm 
nailing along the edges. Never try to toenail 
Upson Fiber Decorative Strips to narrow fur- 
ring. This is important. 

For a fine job we recommend that the entire 
surface be covered or sheathed with smooth 
board. 

These boards should be absolutely level, to 
provide a flat nailing surface. Boards can be 
spaced but the carpenter must be careful to have 
nailing pieces under all nailing edges and behind 
baseboard or other decorative members. Better 
to have a solid backing than a too flimsy one. 

Be sure the Upson strips are cut with a clean 
and perfect edge and a trifle oversize, enough to 
require pressing into place for a snug fit at joints. 


Here are a Few of the Countless 
Possibilities of Using this New 
Method of Paneling 


Should an essentially fine job be desired, it is 
possible to eliminate the joints in the strips (as 
shown in Details Nos. 26, 29, and 34 of Blue 
Print 151-B) by cutting the designs bodily from 
a large panel of Upson Board. To do this, spe- 
cial patterns are necessary. (See photograph, 
page 50.) The large panel of Upson Board 
should first be laid upon a large, solid table. The 
pattern should then be placed in position at one 
end of the panel. Then simply cut through the 
panel with a sharp knife, following the out- 
line of the pattern. 

Before starting to cut panels, the whole ceil- 
ing should be laid out with extreme care in order 
that the panels may be accurately cut to fit ceil- 
ing measurements and afford a pleasing design. 

Ceiling ‘“Q” is somewhat elaborate, but very 
effective for formal treatment in living, dining, 


Nothing better for ceilings at any price 


or reception room. Gives much the effect of 
costly molded plaster. 

Ceiling ““R” is interesting in that it avoids 
the usual and commonplace without being at all 
bizarre. The treatment at the joints is easily 
handled as shown in Detail No. 29. Be sure that 
joints are snug. 

Ceiling ‘“T”’ is plain and dignified, and has the 
merit of being at home in practically any type of 
room; the wide relief strip of Upson Board well 
proportioned to the dimensions of the room or 
pleasingly set off by narrower strips of Upson 
Board with finishing molds. (See Detail No. 30.) 

Ceiling “U” is a design very similar in treat- 
ment to the Tudor ceiling of wood paneling so 
prevalent in the better type of English dwelling. 
What a vivid, rich effect it gives! Stained in a 
warm mahogany or dark oak, or preferably 
painted in a warm tint, this ceiling should be a 
credit to any home in the land. 

Ceiling “V” is identical with Ceiling ‘*T”’ in 
Blue Print 151-B in mechanical handling, but 
offers another pleasing possibility in panel treat- 
ment. 

Ceiling “W’”’is an excellent illustration of false 
beaming, made less severe and formal by flank- 
ing with 4-inch Upson decorative strips. It is 
interesting to note that whenever these extra 
strips are used to relieve a single strip treatment, 
the result is far friendlier, warmer, and more 
graceful. 

Ceiling “X”’ is another adaptation of English 
wood paneling. Note the decorative circles at 
the panel joints, offering interesting relief to the 
squares and angles. These little decorative fea- 
tures may be of wood, Upson Board, or compo- 
sition. 

Ceiling “Y” is much like Ceilings “T”’ and “V” 
in mechanical handling, but here graceful wood 
moldings flank the wide relief strips of Upson 
Board instead of the narrow ones. 


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Upson Board Applied in Moving Picture Theatre 


‘Theaters, as well as homes, stores and offices, 
may be modernized and made permanently 
more attractive through the judicious use of 
Upson Board. 


Here is a theater Upsonized in the Adam 
style of decoration. It may be carried out in a 
new or old theater. 


The cove is made by cutting out wood brack- 
ets in the curve as shown, then bending and 
nailing the Upson Board to the brackets. 


If the board is too hard to bend easily, moisten 
the back with water applied with a large brush 
and let stand for an hour. Apply while still 
damp. Do not soak the board in water. 


As in all fine home installations and in public 
places we recommend the use of Extra-Thick— 
Extra-Strong Upson Board (Quarter Inch), on 
account of its greater strength and rigidity 
which enable it to stand the most severe service. 


We do not recommend walls of one color and 
woodwork of another—except perhaps in a li- 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. T his 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 160 


brary or den—as, for example, tan walls with 
natural varnish or walnut-stained trim. The 
most pleasing effect will be obtained by having 
the wall of a chosen color with woodwork in a 
trifle darker rubbed enamel. Beautiful effects 
can be obtained by stippling the second coat. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 

Your attention is particularly called to the 
fact that all studs and joists shown in this draw- 
ing have been furred or stripped in order to ob- 
tain an extra good job. The furring on the ceiling 
should be at least 34-inch thick, and 2 inches 
wide, and should be of well-seasoned lumber. 
Care must be exercised to have the furring solid, 
as Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners require a 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


Please bear in mind that 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 


foundation that will not spring in order to work 
properly. 

In many cases, studs and joists are twisted or 
out of line and the old plaster is uneven. In such 
cases, it is desirable to fur the surface to be 
Upsonized. This gives an even, level surface, as 
low spots can be shimmed up. 


Furring should be applied on 16-inch centers, 
placing extra nailing pieces so that panels can be 
nailed on all four sides. 


If furring is not used, as suggested in this blue 
print, window and door frames must be reduced 
in width to offset the thickness of furring shown 
in this drawing. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at the top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 


is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 

50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

44 pt. pure drier 


you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 

If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

a gallons pure turpentine 


2 pint light high grade enamel varnish 
< pint pure drier 


able, use the following formula: 


be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This, is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A secant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 
Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
\% gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nish 
14 gallons pure turpentine 
Y pint pure drier 


the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 


First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- - 


ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Upson Board in School Room on Studs 


Upson Board makes most sanitary, attrac- 
tive and durable walls in either old or new 
school buildings. This drawing exhibits a new 
school room in which Upson Board has been 
applied direct to the studding. We recommend 
our Extra-Thick—Extra-Strong Upson Board 
(Quarter Inch) for all school work. 


Many schools have used Upson Board for re- 
pairing badly cracked or dangerous walls and 
ceilings. Upson Board is quickly applied with- 
out dirt and dust, and when applied according 
to instructions is up to stay. Its light weight, 
splendid painting surface, and freedom from 
cracks and resistance to vibration make it far 
superior to plaster or brittle gypsum boards 
that show nails and joints between panels and 
are costly to finish. 


Moreover, Upson Board is washable, quickly 
redecorated, and germs and vermin will not 
stay in it because of chemicals used in manu- 
facturing. 


The drawing gives complete details as to the 


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With Reference to Blue Print No. 161 


proper application of Upson Board direct to 
studs and, as you will note, gives a room that is 
not only restful to the eye but one that will 
stand a great deal of hard usage, and unlike 
plaster finished walls can be repaired or easily 
refinished at any time. 


Note the simple trim ised in applying the 
board which gives a sanitary school room, since 
it can be washed or repainted quickly when fin- 
ished in oil paint. 

We suggest that the walls in such a room be 
painted in light tan or warm ivory (beautiful 
effects can be obtained by stippling the second 
coat)—two colors restful to the eye, and the 
woodwork be either rich walnut, dull finished, 
or in ivory of the same tone as side walls, to 
which has been added varnish in order to give 
an enameled effect. 


The design as shown in the blue print can be 
utilized for refinishing an old school room by 
simply applying the Upson Board over the old 
side walls and nailing with 2-inch nails. For a 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


better job we always recommend that the ceil- 
ing be furred with 7%-inch by 2- or 2%-inch 
strips, leveling up wherever necessary. Then 
the board should be applied to the furring. 
Furring must not be springy if Upson Self- 
Clinching Fasteners are used, as they require 
a solid foundation in order to work properly. 


Our Service Department is very glad to give 
special instructions to meet any particular job. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the application costs. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, electric fixtures, frieze panels and lower 
edges of cornices. This must be done in order to 
hold the board firmly against the various kinds 


of trim, and eliminate pockets or gaps when the 
job is finished. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. T his 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 


50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

3% of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 


\ pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 
If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpenting 

¥ pint light high grade enamel varnish 
1% pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high. grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
34 gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nish 
1% gallons pure turpentine 
% pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a ~ 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Upson Board in Colonial Church on Furring Strips 


Upson Board is remarkably well adapted as 
an interior finish for churches. It will transform 
an old, shabby church into a bright and modern 
one—one where the attention and restfulness 
of the congregation will not be disturbed by 
jarring colors or unsightly walls. ‘There is much 
psychology in obtaining restful church walls. 


The panel scheme shown on this blue print 1s 
effective in either a large or a small church, and 
we call special attention to the curved ceiling 
which is appropriate for a church. 

The details of walls and ceiling paneling, as 
shown at the right of this blue print, show clear- 
ly just how the Upson Board and the trim 
should be applied. We recommend Extra-Thick— 
Extra-Strong Upson Board (Quarter Inch) for 
church work. 

At the right, complete details of the cornice 
are shown, and any good contractor should have 
no difficulty in producing as beautiful an effect 
as that indicated on the drawing if directions 
and blue print are followed. 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 162 


Wood decorative strips and beams are recom- 
mended for this installation. 


The walls of the church may be finished in a 
deep, rich cream or cafe au lait. Beautiful effects 
can be obtained by stippling the second coat. 
The trim and all woodwork should be enameled 
(rubbed) in the same tone or a trifle darker. 
Either walnut or dark mahogany-stained seats 
with blue or mulberry cushions harmonize per- 
fectly. 


We do not recommend walls of one color and 
woodwork of another—except perhaps in a li- 
brary or den—as, for example, tan walls with 
natural varnish or walnut-stained trim. The 
most pleasing effect will be obtained by having 
the wall of a chosen color with woodwork in a 
trifle darker rubbed enamel. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. 

Your attention is particularly called to the 
fact that all studs and joists shown in this draw- 
ing have been furred or stripped in order to ob- 
tain an extra good job. The furring on the ceil- 
ing should be at least 7-inch thick and 2 inches 
wide, and should be of well-seasoned lumber. 
Care must be exercised to have the furring solid, 
as Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners require a 
foundation that will not spring in order to work 
properly. 

Do not butt panel edges—always leave at least 
3-16 inch between panels. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 


50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

\% pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 


If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

¥% pint light high grade enamel varnish 
% pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 

A scant half-gallon light high grade 

enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 


able, use the following formula: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

&% gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nis 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

\% pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 

If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Upson Board in Soda-Lunch Room on Studs 


Here is an inexpensive interior for a soda- 
lunch room, which if carried out according to 
plan and properly decorated will be as beautiful 
and effective as though made with expensive 
wood panels and mahogany trim. 


Today, a heavy, dark and cumbersome in- 
terior for a candy store is a thing of the past. 
The modern soda or lunch room 1s airy, light, 
interesting, suggestive of cleanliness and rest- 
fulness. Such fascinating walls are obtained by 
paneling in Upson Board and finishing in soft 
pastel tones, such as deep ivory, light turquoise 
blue—grayed blue—with trim of slightly darker 
or lighter rubbed enamels. 


Beautiful effects can be obtained by stippling 
the second coat. Of course, fixtures are enameled 
to match woodwork. 


Then, with painted plaques of old-fashioned 
flowers hung in the center of every other panel, 
attractive little electric side brackets with silk 
shades in soft peach, gold, or an old rose, are 
added the final touches that differentiate this 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 163 


appealing soda-lunch room from the dingy gray 
or crude green wall-papered shop of past days. 


The panel shown in the design has a small fin- 
ishing mold within the large panel to give addi- 
tional effectiveness. 


The store front is unobstructed, so daylight 
can flood the place. The rear wall—toward 
kitchen—could have an in-and-out door in the 
center or one on each side. The spaces between 
doors may be made more artistic by latticework 
and real ivy vines growing from bright green 
painted pots. 


Upson Board for a soda, lunch or candy store 
offers wonderful possibilities to those artisti- 
cally inclined. 


This design can be applied over old plaster as 
well as direct to studs in new construction. In 
applying over old plaster, follow the directions 


given on Pages 12 and 13 under “Application 
Over Old Plaster.” 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. 


In many cases, studs and joists are twisted or 
out of line and the old plaster is uneven. In 
such cases, it is desirable to fur the surface to 
be Upsonized. This gives an even, level surface 
as low spots can be shimmed. 


Furring should be applied on 16-inch centers, 


placing extra nailing pieces so that panels can 
be nailed on all four sides. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 

50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

SO pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

¥ pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 
If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil. 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

14 gallons pure turpentine 

¥% pint light high grade enamel varnish 
14 pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
A scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
% gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nis 
134 gallons pure turpentine 
Vg pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


_ Ifan extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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62 


Upson Board in Various Attics 


Here are some very interesting methods of 
converting an attic from a barren, useless space 
into a cozy, comfortable room. In fact, in the 
attic, through the use of Upson Board, you can 
make an extra bedroom, billiard room, boy’s 
room, children’s play room, air-tight, dust-proof 
storage room, or even an extra living room, if 
you so desire. 


The designs shown are not to fit any particu- 
lar house attic, as all houses have attics of vary- 
ing shapes, but the designs will illustrate just 
how any attic can be lined with Upson Board, 
and a room (as if by magic) made of the unused 
space. 


A great many suggestions may come to the 
home-owner’s mind as to finishing and decorat- 
ing, so that any attic room, whether it be bed- 
room, living room, or billiard room, may be 
most attractive. There is always room for orig- 
inality in fixing up such a room, and many 
things may be added aside from fireplaces, 
bookcases, etc., such as secret panels, dark 
rooms for photograph developing, removable 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 164 


panels for storage of trunks and traveling 
paraphernalia, and so on down a long list. 


If your new room in the attic, whatever it 
may be, is going to have very few windows in it, 
be sure to use attractive light tints for painting 
the walls rather than dark colors as, for exam- 
ple, a light grey brightened through the use of 
cretonne containing rose tones, lamp shades of 
rose, and rugs of blue and rose that tone with 
side walls. Or better yet, side walls in a light 
ivory or a very light grey-green are very attrac- 
tive. Beautiful effects can be obtained by stip- 
pling the second coat. In all cases, keep the trim 
and decorative strips in the same tone, except 
to add varnish to the paint, which will cause 
it to be a trifle darker but in every way har- 
monizing with the walls. 

We recommend that you do not stain the 
decorative strips one color and the walls another 
—keep to the more harmonious effects and get 
your color contrasts through draperies, uphol- 
stery, lamps, and vases. 

Through the use of Upson Board there is no 
reason why the attic room cannot be made one 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


of the most attractive rooms in the house and a 
place where you will love to go for rest or recrea- 
tion. There are two things especially that will 
make this room appealing—the pleasing re- 
sults obtained through Upson Board and an 
appropriate background for furniture and fur- 
nishings. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be concealed. We rec- 
ommend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (pat- 
ented) which anchor the panels securely in place 
from the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks 
from centers of panels and cut the cost of apply- 
ing centers of panels by doing away with the 
BESSY of countersinking nails and filling nail 

oles 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at top of all 
baseboards, back of chair rails, picture mold- 
ings, plate rails, electric fixtures, frieze panels, 
and lower edges of cornices. This must be done 
in order to hold the board firmly against the 
various kinds of trim, and eliminate pockets or 
gaps when the job is finished. Do not butt panels 
—always leave at least 3-16 inch between panels. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas. 


For First Coat 

50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

1 pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 


If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
14 gallons pure turpentine 
¥% pint light high grade enamel varnish 
% pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 

20 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

4 to 1 gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 
N scant half-gallon light high grade 
enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
\% gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nish 
1% gallons pure turpentine 
Vg pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tintin 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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ATTIC ofc: ie ey er een eae Rey ah alone eae 
po cee) IPSON DOARD ae VARIOUS FAT RIGS. (67 ae 
Be SURE TO READ DIRECTIONS FOR WI APPLYING Upson Boaen CORRECTLY : 


be eee APPLICATION. 


VKiber Beard Authorities 
LOCKPORT, WEW YORK, U.S.A. 


_& SHEET NO. 


: A | "THE UPSOW COMPANY 


-Copvaicht 1924 By THe Upson Company- ALL RicnTs Reseaveo-inremcees Witt Be ProsecuTeo — 


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Full sized detailed sheets of this drawing will be sent on receipt of 10c each in stamps. 


Upson Board in Garages on Studs 


Upson Board is an ideal lining for garages. It 
keeps them cooler in summer and warmer in 
winter. It is inexpensive to apply, but its cost 
permits of considerable latitude, as panel scheme 
and trim may be simple or elaborate as the 
owner desires. 

The treatment of Upsonizing the one-car 
garage shown on this sheet is extremely simple, 
and the plain decorative strips indicated are 
very appropriate for the purpose for which they 
are used, 

The suggestion of paneling for the two-car 
garage is likewise in keeping with the purpose 
for which the room is used and, of course, both 
plans admit of considerable variation. They are 
but two of many possible treatments of garage 
interiors. 


Particular attention is directed to the base 
shown in the lower right-hand corner of the 


With Reference to Blue Print No. 165 


drawing (Detail No. 6). This base is built of 
concrete, being a continuation of the floor, and 
should run up at least 6 or 8 inches on walls. 


The Upson Board is run down to the top of 
this base and the 2-inch-wood decorative strips 
are applied in front of the board. The concrete 
base protects the lower part of the walls in 
washing cars. 


It is recommended that Upsonized garages be 
painted with a good exterior oil paint, so that 
mud, dust, and accidental splashes can be easily 
wiped off and surface kept clean. 


If garage is already erected, or an old barn is 
to be Upsonized, simply follow blue print for 
paneling idea, nailing Upson Board direct to 
studs. Any old garage or barn may thus be 
transformed into a light, bright, serviceable 
modern garage. If lining an old brick garage, 
or building that is damp, it is advisable to paint 


Directions for Mixing Paints 


the backs of Upson Board panels before apply- 
ing. Then follow standard application directions. 


Never use large-headed nails in centers of 
panels, for they cannot be hidden. We recom- 
mend Upson Self-Clinching Fasteners (patented) 
which anchor the panels securely in place from 
the back. They eliminate ugly nail marks from 
centers of panels and cut the cost of applying 
centers of panels by doing away with the neces- 
sity of countersinking nails and filling nail holes. 


Be sure to have nailing pieces at top of all 
baseboards, shelving, cupboards, electric fix- 
tures and lower edges of cornices. This must be 
done in order to hold the board firmly against 
the various kinds of trim, and to eliminate 
pockets or gaps when the job is finished. 


Do not butt panels—always leave at least 3-16 
inch between panels. 


Often painters and decorators prefer to 
mix their own paints, using white lead, 
rather than to use ready mixed paints. This 
is often done to obtain the exact tint or 
shade desired. We recommend the following 
formulas which have been approved by the 
National Lead Company. Any high grade 
pure white lead can be used with these for- 
mulas, 


For First Coat 

50 pounds of Dutch Boy white lead 

1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 
We recommend the flatting oil because it 
leaves a flat, even surface. However, if 
the flatting oil is unobtainable, use— 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 of a gallon pure turpentine 

34 of a gallon raw linseed oil 

lg pt. pure drier 


These formulas will make three gallons 
of paint, which will cover 1800 square 
feet, one coat. Please bear in mind that 
you can reduce the formula proportion- 
ately if three gallons for first coat is not 
required. If only one gallon of paint is 
desired, divide the formula by three. 


Second Coat 
If flat finish is desired for final coat, use: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
1 to 1% gallons Dutch Boy flatting oil 


If the flatting oil cannot be obtained, use 
the following formula for finishing coat 
for flat effect: 


50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

1% gallons pure turpentine 

% pint light high grade enamel varnish 
V4 pint pure drier 


This formula, as well as those following, 
will make three gallons of paint. If this 
amount is not required, the formula can 
be divided so that less is mixed up. If an 
eggshell gloss finish is desired, the follow- 
ing formula is satisfactory. This is a 
splendid finish for bathrooms, kitchens or 
where walls should be washed often and 
are subject to steam and moisture. 

50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 

34 to | gallon Dutch Boy flatting oil 

A scant half-gallon light high grade 

enamel varnish 


Again, in case the flatting oil is unobtain- 
able, use the following formula: 
50 pounds Dutch Boy white lead 
\% gallon light high grade enamel var- 
nish 
1% gallons pure turpentine 
Yg pint pure drier 


You will observe that we have given 
several formulas for obtaining splendid re- 
sults with white lead, and we recommend 
the flatting oil on account of its producing 
a flat, even effect. 


If the paint is to be tinted, add the tinting 
colors right after breaking up the white lead 
into a workable paste and before the remain- 
ing thinners are added. Use colors in oil 
which may be bought at any paint store. 
First thin the colors in oil to paint consist- 
ency with either flatting oil or turpentine. 
Then, strain through cheesecloth and add to 
the white lead extremely small amounts at a 
time, mixing the thinned colors thoroughly 
with the white lead. 


If an extremely soft, velvety finish either 
in the flat or eggshell gloss is desired, we 
recommend stippling the final coat with an 
ordinary stippling brush. 


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Upson Board and Upson Fibre -Tile Have too Uses 
..... for Use in tooo Places 


Upson Board and Upson Fibre-Tile 
are rightly called products of 100 uses 
for use in 1000 places. 

Aside from walls, ceilings, partitions, 
and interior insulation, Upson Board is 
used in the manufacture of refrigerators, 


Upson Fibre - Tile 


About the Home 


Extra toilet, first looror Breakfast room 
cellar Nursery walls 
Sanitary lining for cup- Tile walls in kitchen, 
boards, ete. laundry or bath 


In Store or Factory 


Partitions 

Cabinets, cupboards 
Wash rooms 
Cafeterias 


Plumbing displays 
Kitchen and bath equip- 
ment displays 
Tile display floors 
Show window backings Factory hospitals 
Displays, signs Tile walls or wainscoting 
Display cut-outs in laundries, florist, 
Counter tops butcher or barber 
Counter divisions shops, lunch rooms 
Counter backings and drug stores. 
Walls and ceilings of 
offices 


Every Day 


Everywhere 


Display signs 
Incubators 


Manual training 

Hothouses 

Stage settings and cut- 
outs 


blackboards, furniture, phonographs, 
automobile bodies, toys, door panels, 
and so on through a long list. 

In many cases, manufacturers have 
the Upson Board panels cut to size in 
the Upson factory and shipped to them 
ready for use. This special cutting service 
is available to everyone when prepar- 
ing Upson Board for any particular use. 

~The Upson Company also maintains 
a die-cutting service that will gladly 
figure costs and give estimates on the use 
of Upson Board, die-cutting quantities 
for any particular use. 

In the Factory, Upson Board is used 
for special offices, storerooms, depart- 
ment partitions, machine guards, shely- 
ing, signs, and wastebaskets. 

In the Store, it is used for individual 
display rooms, window backgrounds, 
cut-outs, signs, counters, and special dis- 
play units. 

In the Home, carpenters or home 
tinkers use it for shelves, cupboards, 
screens, chests, games and toys. 

And so with Upson Fibre-Tile. It, 
too, can be put to many uses aside from 
its spotless cleanliness and fresh cheer- 
fulness on the walls of homes, stores, 
and factories. 


Particularly in manufacturing, some 
parts of most every product can be 
made better with Upson Board or Up- 
son Fibre-Tile, and many articles can 
be made entirely of these cost-saving 
materials. 


Upson Board 
About the Home 


New walls and ceilings 

Repairing walls and ceil- 
ings 

Finishing off attic 

Finishing off cellar 

Extra partitions 


Extra closets and store- 
rooms 

Wastebaskets, cup- 
boards, cabinets, table 
mats, ete. 

Lining garage 


In Store or Factory 


Show window backings 

Display signs 

Display cut-outs 

Plateaus 

Counter tops 

Counter divisions 

Counter backings 

Walls and ceilings of ad- 
ministrative offices 

Factory offices 

Partitions 

Lining walls and ceilings 
of shops for insulation 


Machine guards 
Cabinets and cupboards 
Wastebaskets 

Bulletin boards 

Phone booths 

Filing trays 

Shipping case protectors 
Wash rooms 

Cafeterias 

Factory hospitals 
Patterns and templets 
Covering cutting tables 


Every Day— Everywhere 


Indoor signs and cut-out 
displays 

Blackboard backings 

Manual training work 


Stage settings and cut- 
outs 

Display signs 

Temporary construction 


Partitions 


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